Junk
Junk verb - To get rid of as useless or unwanted.
Usage example: we'll have to junk this old car
Use
Use verb - To put into action or service.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- And of course, the Minutemen's use of hastily-cobbled-together-from-junk-and-duct-tape technology contrasts with the Institute's use of stuff made of shiny white plastics.
Source: Foil / Video Games - A particularly ludicrous example of the use of Orpheus' leitmotif can be seen/heard when he's complaining about his junk mail.
Source: Leitmotif / Western Animation - They use that to "rock" Wallstreet, unemployment problems and even the junk size of men, and turn evil assailants into HOT punk rocker chicks.
Source: The Power Of Rock / Music
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