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present-day usage
[/ˈprɛzənt deɪ ˈjuːsɪdʒ/]
noun
pl: present-day usages
uso contemporâneo
1.
The way a word, phrase, or language feature is currently used in modern times
Present-day usage of 'selfie' has become ubiquitous among social media users.
O uso contemporâneo de 'selfie' tornou-se onipresente entre os utilizadores de redes sociais.
2.
Modern or current linguistic practices and conventions
According to present-day usage, the word 'ain't' is considered non-standard English.
De acordo com o uso contemporâneo, a palavra 'ain't' é considerada inglês não-padrão.
Synonyms
contemporary usage
modern usage
current usage
current practice
Antonyms
archaic usage
obsolete usage
historical usage
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
uso contemporâneo
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese linguistics
São Paulo
uso atual
Commonly used variant in business and academic contexts
Portugal
uso atual/contemporâneo
Both terms are accepted in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
state-of-the-art usage
up-to-date usage
in vogue
cutting edge
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