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verb (past and past participle used, present participle us·ing, 3rd person present singular us·es) |
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1. transitive verb employ something for purpose: to put something into action or service for some purpose
  use a hammer
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2. transitive verb do something habitually: to do something habitually
use common sense
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3. transitive verb consume something: to expend or consume something, often until none is left
All of the space on the disk has been used.
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4. transitive verb manipulate or exploit somebody: to exploit or manipulate somebody as a means to an end
the type of person who uses others
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5. transitive and intransitive verb drugs consume drugs or alcohol regularly: to consume something regularly, especially drugs or alcohol
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6. transitive verb treat somebody in particular way: to behave toward somebody or something in a particular way
used his employees poorly
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7. transitive verb benefit from something: to benefit or get satisfaction from something
I could use a good night's sleep.
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modal v (past and past participle used, present participle us·ing, 3rd person present singular us·es) [ yoossyooz ] |
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used: used after "did" in the past tense instead of "used"
Did you use to go there too?
I didn't use to eat much fruit.
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noun (plural us·es) |
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1. act of using something: the act of using something for a purpose
skilled in the use of computers
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2. state of being used: the state or fact of being used for something
no longer in use
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3. way of using something: a way of using something
We admired the artist's use of color.
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4. right to use something: the right to use something, or the benefit of using something
He was denied use of the car as a punishment.
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5. ability to use something: the power or ability to use something
She lost the use of her left eye.
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6. purpose: the purpose of something
Put your education to good use.
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7. usefulness: the quality of being useful
These empty boxes will be of use when we move.
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8. need to use something: the occasion or need to use something
We may have use for these things later.
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9. law benefit of property: the benefit or profit of property held by one person for another
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10. law legal enjoyment of property: the legal enjoyment of property, especially by occupying it
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11. religion modified local liturgy: a modified liturgical form or observance practiced in a particular church or religious order
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| [13th century. Via Old French user "to use" < Latin usus, past participle of uti] |
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have no use for somebody or something
1. to have no need or purpose for somebody or something
2. to have no liking or respect for somebody or something (informal)
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make use of something to use something that is readily available, especially in a sensible or economical way
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what's the use? used to suggest that doing something is pointless (informal)
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use, employ, make use of, utilize
CORE MEANING: to put something to use
use to put something into action or service for some purpose;
In photography, different lenses are used for different purposes.
When talking about computers we use the word "hardware" to describe the actual machine and its accessories.
employ to make use of something such as a tool or a resource in a particular way;
the high-pressure selling techniques sometimes employed by door-to-door salespeople
There are seven base metals that are commonly employed in the making of coins and artefacts.
make use of to use something that is readily available, especially in a sensible or economical way;
A split-level bedroom makes maximum use of space.
All members of staff are encouraged to make use of this facility.
utilize to make use of something, or find a practical or effective use for something;
Karate is a method of fighting which utilizes all parts of the body as deadly weapons.
We need to ensure that the country's varied and rich reserves are utilized in the most efficient way. |
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