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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDrug Use
/drʌɡ juːs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of consuming drugs, particularly in a manner that may be illegal or harmful.
"The rise in drug use among teenagers has raised concerns in many communities." - 2
The habitual consumption of drugs, often leading to addiction or health issues.
"His drug use became a serious problem that affected his relationships and career."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'drug' originates from the Middle Dutch word 'droge', meaning 'dry', referring to dried herbs used for medicinal purposes. 'Use' comes from the Latin 'uti', meaning 'to employ or utilize'. Over time, the combination has evolved to refer specifically to the consumption of substances for recreational or medicinal purposes.
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Usage de drogues
Transliteration: yoo-sahzh duh drohg
"L'usage de drogues est un problème croissant dans notre société."
Drogenkonsum
Transliteration: droh-gen-kohn-zoom
"Der Drogenkonsum unter Jugendlichen ist besorgniserregend."
Uso di droghe
Transliteration: oo-zoh dee droh-ghe
"L'uso di droghe è un problema serio nella nostra comunità."
Uso de drogas
Transliteration: oo-soh deh droh-gahs
"El uso de drogas ha aumentado entre los jóvenes."
Uso de drogas
Transliteration: oo-zoh jeh droh-gahs
"O uso de drogas é uma preocupação crescente."
नशे का उपयोग
Transliteration: nashe ka upyog
"नशे का उपयोग युवाओं के बीच एक गंभीर समस्या बन गया है।"
药物使用
Transliteration: yào wù shǐ yòng
"药物使用在青少年中越来越普遍。"
약물 사용
Transliteration: yakmul sayong
"청소년 사이에서 약물 사용이 증가하고 있습니다."
薬物使用
Transliteration: yakubutsu shiyou
"若者の間で薬物使用が増加しています。"
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