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reuse

Definition

Reuse is using something again. It is a way to reduce waste and to save resources.

For example, you can reuse a plastic bag to carry groceries or a cardboard box to store toys. You can also reuse clothes by donating them to a thrift store or by repurposing them into something new.

Reuse is a great way to help the environment. It reduces the amount of waste that goes to landfills and it saves resources, such as oil and water.

How can the word be used?

The company is committed to reusing materials.

reuse

Different forms of the word

Noun:

  • the action of using something again.

Verb:

  • to use something again.

Etymology

The word "reuse" comes from the Old French word "reuser", which means "to use again".

The first recorded use of the word "reuse" in English was in the 14th century.

Question

Why is it important to reuse materials? What can you do to reuse materials?

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