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user

noun us·er \ˈyü-zər\

: a person or thing that uses something

: a person who frequently uses illegal drugs

Full Definition of USER

:  one that uses
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First Known Use of USER

15th century

Related to USER

Synonyms
addict, dopehead, druggie (also druggy), fiend, freak [slang], head, hophead [slang], hype [slang], junkie (also junky), stoner, doper
Antonyms
nonaddict, nonuser

Rhymes with USER

boozer, bruiser, chooser, cruiser, loser, muser, schmoozer, snoozer

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. user
  2. user fee
  3. user-friendly
  4. end user
  5. graphical user interface
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