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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?"
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!”.
Check pronunciation: use. Definition of use verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1 day 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.
Definition of use noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb. /yuz/ Verb Forms. [transitive] to do something with a machine, a method, an object, etc. for a particular purpose use something Can I use your phone? Have you ever used this software before? How often do you use (= travel by) the bus? They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force.
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.
to say or write a particular word or phrase: 'Autumn' is used in British English and ' fall ' in American English. could use sth mainly US informal. something that you say when you want or need something: I could use some help with these packages, please. Phrasal verbs. use sth up. noun. uk / juːs / us. use noun (USING) A2.
