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Using_resource [agentive]
An Agent has access to a finite amount of some Resource and uses it in some way to complete a Purpose. The specific Portion of the Resource may be stated, and after the Resource is spent, it is no longer available to the Agent. The Means by which the Resource is used may be mentioned, but it is often implied by the stated Purpose or understood based on what the Resource is.
I used half of the bag of dirt to plant the roses.
She just spends all her time sitting in front of the television.
I used half of the bag of dirt to plant the roses.
She just spends all her time sitting in front of the television.
Properties
- ID
- #2480
- Entry
- frm_using_resource
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Using_resource (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Using_resource
Core Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent |
The person who depletes a Resource to achieve some Goal
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category
sentient
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— |
| Means |
A more specific description of how the Purpose is achieved by spending the Resource.
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— | — |
| Portion |
The amount of the Resource that the Agent uses to achieve the Purpose.
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— | — |
| Purpose |
What the Agent is attempting to achieve by using the Resource.
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— | — |
| Resource |
The exhaustible commodity that the Agent has access to.
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Portion
Resource
CoreSet
Means
Purpose
Peripheral Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manner |
Any description of the intentional act which is not covered by more specific FEs, including secondary effects (quietly, loudly), and general descriptions comparing events (the same way). In addition, it may indicate salient characteristics of an Agent that also affect the action ( deliberately, eagerly, carefully).
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| Place |
The physical location where the Resource is used.
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| Time |
The time at which the Resource is used.
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Frame-Frame Relations (0)
No frame-frame relations documented
Lexical Units (2)
None.
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