users
English meaning: Users
Definition
One who uses or makes use of something, a consumer/client or an express or implied licensee (free user) or a trespasser.
Example
“The new feature was rolled out to millions of users worldwide.”
Another example: “The forum warns users not to share their passwords.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'user'; people who use something, especially software, services or substances. Dominant in computing and technology ('app users', 'end users'), but also in drug contexts ('drug users'). Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'use' + agent suffix '-er'; 'use' comes from Old French 'user', from Latin 'uti' (to use); the noun dates from the 15th century.
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Common Collocations
- end users
- app users
- registered users
- active users
- drug users
- power users
Word Forms
user (n, sing.); users (pl.)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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