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verb
- 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" Similar
- 2. take or consume (an amount) from a limited supply: "we have used all the available funds" Similar
noun
- 1. the action of using something or the state of being used for a purpose: "modern trains are now in use" Similar
- 2. the value or advantage of something: "what's the use of crying?" Similar
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1. : to put into action or service : avail oneself of : employ. 2. : to expend or consume by putting to use often used with up. 3. : stand sense 1d. the house could use a coat of paint. 4. : to consume or take (liquor, drugs, etc.) regularly. 5. : to carry out a purpose or action by means of : utilize. also : manipulate sense 2b. used him selfishly
USE definition: 1. to put something such as a tool, skill, or building to a particular purpose: 2. to reduce the…. Learn more.
Use definition: to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of. See examples of USE used in a sentence.
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.
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!” “we only use Spanish at home” “I can't use this tool” “ use the plastic bags to store the food” “He doesn't know how to use a computer” synonyms: apply, employ, utilise, utilize. apply, practice.
Definition of use verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
USE definition: 1. If you use something, you do something with it for a particular purpose: 2. to take an amount…. Learn more.
to put into service or action; employ for a given purpose: to use a spoon to stir with. to make a practice or habit of employing; exercise: he uses his brain. to behave towards. to behave towards in a particular way for one's own ends: he uses people. to consume, expend, or exhaust: the engine uses very little oil.
To put or bring into action or service; employ for or apply to a given purpose. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To practice; exercise. To use one's judgment. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To frequent; resort. Webster's New World. To act or behave toward; treat. To use a friend badly. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
