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- 1. take, hold, or deploy (something) as a means of accomplishing a purpose or achieving a result; employ: "she used her key to open the front door"
- 2. take or consume (an amount) from a limited supply: "we have used all the available funds"
noun
- 1. the action of using something or the state of being used for a purpose: "modern trains are now in use"
- 2. the value or advantage of something: "what's the use of crying?"
2 days ago · SYNONYMS 1. use, utilize mean to make something serve one’s purpose. use is the general word: to use a telephone; to use a saw and other tools; to use one's eyes; to use eggs in cooking. (What is used often has depreciated or been diminished, sometimes completely consumed: a used automobile; All the butter has been used.
As a verb, use means either "put to work," or "work something until there isn't anything left," unless you use your friend, meaning you exploit her. Definitions of use. verb. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose. “ use your head!”.
Definition of use verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
USE definition: 1. If you use something, you do something with it for a particular purpose: 2. to take an amount…. Learn more.
noun. the act of employing, using, or putting into service: the use of tools. the state of being employed or used. an instance or way of employing or using something: proper use of the tool; the painter's use of color. a way of being employed or used; a purpose for which something is used: He was of temporary use. The instrument has different uses.
[countable, uncountable] a purpose for which something is used; a way in which something is or can be used. The plant has various medical uses. This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses. use for something Can you find a use for this old table? I'm sure you'll think of a use for it. What use is a mouse without a computer? see also single-use
1. a. The act of using something; the application or employment of something for a purpose: with the use of a calculator; skilled in the use of the bow and arrow. b. The condition or fact of being used: a chair in regular use. 2. The manner of using; usage: learned the proper use of power tools. 3. a.
