exploit

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈek-ˌsplȯit, ik-ˈ\
- /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈek-ˌsplȯit, ik-ˈ\

Definitions of exploit word

noun exploit Make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). 1
transitive verb exploit take advantage of 1
transitive verb exploit use to advantage 1
noun exploit computer: tool, program 1
noun,plural exploit feats 1
noun Definition of exploit in Technology (security) A security vulnerability or an instance of taking advantage of a security vulnerability. "[...] hackers say exploit. sysadmins say hole" -- Mike Emke. 1

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Parts of speech for Exploit

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Exploit

exploit popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for exploit

noun exploit

feat — a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc.: Arranging the treaty was a diplomatic feat.
deed — A deed is something that is done, especially something that is very good or very bad.
adventure — If someone has an adventure, they become involved in an unusual, exciting, and rather dangerous journey or series of events.
activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
achievement — An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.

verb exploit

use — to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of: to use a knife.
make use of — to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of: to use a knife.
take advantage of — any state, circumstance, opportunity, or means specially favorable to success, interest, or any desired end: the advantage of a good education.
utilise — to put to use; turn to profitable account: to utilize a stream to power a mill.
utilize — to put to use; turn to profitable account: to utilize a stream to power a mill.

All 49 Synonyms of exploit

Antonyms for exploit

noun exploit

failure — an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: His effort ended in failure. The campaign was a failure.
inaction — absence of action; idleness.
idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.

verb exploit

waste — to consume, spend, or employ uselessly or without adequate return; use to no avail or profit; squander: to waste money; to waste words.
leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
misuse — wrong or improper use; misapplication.

All 10 Antonyms of exploit

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