use
🇺🇸
/juːz/
🇬🇧
/juːz/
verb
A1
to operate or apply something for a specific purpose
You can use this tool to fix the broken chair.
A1
to consume a certain amount of a liquid, substance, etc.
This car uses less fuel than the other models.
A1
to utter or write words or a language
In this conversation, you should use polite language.
R
to take advantage of someone for personal gain
I feel like I was used to get the job done.
R
to take drugs illegally
He used to use drugs but has since stopped.
noun
A2
the action of using something
The use of this software is free for the first year.
A2
a purpose or way in which something is used
We found a new use for the old machine.
R
the right to use something that belongs to someone else
I have use of the company car for the weekend.
R
the ability to move or function physically or mentally
After the surgery, he regained the use of his arm.
R
a specific word or phrase with a particular meaning
The word 'et cetera' is a common use in formal writing.
translation
to operate or apply something for a specific purpose; to consume a certain amount of a liquid, substance, etc.; to utter or write words or a language; to take advantage of someone for personal gain; to take drugs illegally
the action of using something; a purpose or way in which something is used; the right to use something that belongs to someone else; the ability to move or function physically or mentally; a specific word or phrase with a particular meaning
Word Forms
3rd Present
uses
Past
used
Perfect
used
Progressive
using
Plural
uses