- use excessively
- v. 使い過ぎる
English-Japanese new dictionary. 2007.
English-Japanese new dictionary. 2007.
excessively — exceedingly, excessively Both words came into use in the late 15c. Exceedingly (16c in its current meaning) means ‘very, extremely’, and is now used only with adjectives and adverbs (most often well): • His room was exceedingly cold P. Fitzgerald … Modern English usage
drug use — Introduction use of drugs for psychotropic rather than medical purposes. Among the most common psychotropic drugs are opiates ( opium, morphine, heroin), hallucinogens (LSD, mescaline, psilocybin), barbiturates, cocaine, amphetamines,… … Universalium
Out of use — Out Out (out), adv. [OE. out, ut, oute, ute, AS. [=u]t, and [=u]te, [=u]tan, fr. [=u]t; akin to D. uit, OS. [=u]t, G. aus, OHG. [=u]z, Icel. [=u]t, Sw. ut, Dan. ud, Goth. ut, Skr. ud. [root]198. Cf. {About}, {But}, prep., {Carouse}, {Utter}, a.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Derogatory use of "Byzantine" — The term Byzantine was first applied to the eastern Roman Empire by historians in the 16th century, decades after the Fall of Constantinople to the forces of Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire on 29 May, 1453. The term is used to describe any work,… … Wikipedia
overused — adj. excessively usedn. excessive use v. use excessively … English contemporary dictionary
abuse — 1. Misuse, wrong use, especially excessive use, of anything. 2. Injurious, harmful, or offensive treatment, as in child a. or sexual a. child a. the psychological, emotional, and sexual a. of a child, typically by a parent, stepparent, or parent… … Medical dictionary
abuse — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French abus, from Latin abusus, from abuti to consume, from ab + uti to use Date: 15th century 1. a corrupt practice or custom 2. improper or excessive use or treatment ; misuse < drug abuse > … New Collegiate Dictionary
Grenache — Bois Jaune redirects here. For the Bulgarian wine grape also known as Bois Jaune, see Dimiat. Tintilla redirects here. For the Spanish French wine grape that is also known as Tintilla, see Mourvèdre. Grenache Grape (Vitis) … Wikipedia
overuse — o ver*use ([=o] v[ e]r*[=u]z ), v. t. To use excessively; to use too often; as, scientists tend to overuse technical terms. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
List of radio stations in Greece — Greece has well over 1,000 radio stations, most of them on the FM band, the AM band being almost entirely abandoned by everyone but the State run media. In March, 2001, the Greek government shut down approximately 60 of the 90+ FM radio stations… … Wikipedia
overuse — n. excessive use v. use excessively … English contemporary dictionary