Meanings
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1
noun
A person who uses a computer, app, website, or service.
The new feature makes the app easier for users to navigate.
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2
noun
A person who uses something, especially a product or resource.
Heavy users of electricity pay higher bills.
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3
noun
A person who takes drugs, especially illegal ones.
The clinic offers support to recovering drug users.
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4
noun
A person who selfishly takes advantage of others.
Don't trust him; he's a user who only cares about himself.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
Opposites
non-usernonuser
Word family
Forms
users
Derived forms
end-usermulti-usermultiuserre-usersingle-usersuper-useruser-centricuser-defineduser-friendlinessuser-friendlyuser-hostileuser-unfriendly
Etymology
From Middle English usere, equivalent to use + -er. Cognate with Scots usar, uiser (“user”).
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