US /ˈjuzɚ/ UK /ˈjuːzə/
noun Freq #10523

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A person who uses a computer, app, website, or service.

    The new feature makes the app easier for users to navigate.

  2. 2
    noun

    A person who uses something, especially a product or resource.

    Heavy users of electricity pay higher bills.

  3. 3
    noun

    A person who takes drugs, especially illegal ones.

    The clinic offers support to recovering drug users.

  4. 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
3 noun · a person who takes drugs,... drug user
4 noun · a person who selfishly... exploiter
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Opposites
non-usernonuser
Word family
Forms users
Derived forms end-usermulti-usermultiuserre-usersingle-usersuper-useruser-centricuser-defineduser-friendlinessuser-friendlyuser-hostileuser-unfriendly
Related forms abusermisuser

Etymology

From Middle English usere, equivalent to use + -er. Cognate with Scots usar, uiser (“user”).

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