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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

misusage

/mɪsˈjuːsɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does misusage mean?

noun

The act of using a word or phrase incorrectly; misuse. The incorrect use of a word or phrase.

Example

"The writer's misusage of the word 'accept' instead of 'except' made the sentence confusing."

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