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Abute

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense:

1. To use or employ something in an abusive or harmful manner.

2. (Obsolete) To exhaust or deplete something.

Usage Examples:

1. He abutes his authority by constantly berating his subordinates.

2. The children were disciplined for abuting the school's computer system.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense:

1. To surround or border a place or area.

2. (Local) To fish abundantly in a specific fishing spot.

Usage Examples:

1. The beautiful garden abutes the property, providing a scenic view from the house.

2. In our local town, the river abutes an excellent fishing spot where you can catch lots of trout.

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