use

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use

She uses a blue pen to write a letter.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The act of employing something for a purpose: The action of utilizing an object, skill, or resource to achieve an objective.
    • The function or purpose for which something is employed: The specific role or task something is designed or suited to perform.
    • The ability or permission to employ something: The legal right, capacity, or opportunity to utilize something.
    • A habitual practice or custom: A regular, often automatic, pattern of behavior.
    • The consumption of goods or services: The economic act of utilizing products or resources to satisfy needs.

  2. Verb:

    • To employ for a purpose: To put something into service or operation to accomplish a task.
    • To consume or expend: To finish or deplete a resource through its application.
    • To treat or behave towards in a specified way: To act in relation to someone or something in a particular manner.
    • (Used only in the past tense) To indicate a past habit or state: To denote an action or condition that was true in the past but is no longer true.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The use of smartphones has become widespread. (The act of employing smartphones is now common.)
    • What is the primary use of this tool? (What is its main function?)
    • She has the use of the company car. (She has permission to utilize the company car.)
    • He made a habit of daily exercise. (He established a regular practice of daily exercise.)
    • The report tracks energy use in the industry. (The report monitors energy consumption.)

  • Verb:

    • Please use a pencil to fill out the form. (Please employ a pencil for this task.)
    • The car uses a lot of fuel. (The car consumes a large amount of fuel.)
    • He used his friends kindly. (He treated his friends in a kind manner.)
    • I used to live in Paris. (I lived in Paris in the past, but I no longer do.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Have no use for": To consider something or someone worthless or unnecessary; to dislike.

    • He has no use for lazy employees. (He dislikes or finds lazy employees worthless.)

  • "In use": Currently being employed or operated.

    • This conference room is in use until 3 PM. (This room is currently occupied/employed.)

  • "Make use of": To utilize something effectively.

    • We should make use of this opportunity. (We should effectively utilize this chance.)

  • "Put to (good) use": To employ something, especially a skill or resource, in a beneficial way.

    • She put her language skills to good use during the trip. (She beneficially employed her language skills.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Usage (n): The manner or way in which something is used; customary practice, especially in language.

    • The book explains the correct usage of commas. (It explains the proper way to employ commas.)

  • Usable (adj): Capable of being used; fit for use.

    • The old computer is still usable. (The old computer can still be employed.)

  • User (n): A person or entity that uses something.

    • The software is designed for the end user. (It is designed for the final person who employs it.)

  • Misuse (v/n): To use incorrectly or improperly; improper use.

    • Misuse of power can lead to corruption. (Improper employment of power can lead to corruption.)
Synonyms
  • Utilize (v): To make practical and effective use of.
  • Employ (v): To use or apply a service, method, or person.
  • Apply (v): To put to use, especially for a particular purpose.
  • Consume (v): To use up a resource.
  • Function (n): The purpose something is designed to serve.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Use up: To consume or deplete something completely.

    • We used up all the milk. (We consumed all the milk until none was left.)

  • Use over: (Less common) To reuse.

    • You can use over these glass jars. (You can reuse these glass jars.)
Related Idioms

  • "Use your head": Think logically and intelligently.

    • Use your head and you'll find the solution. (Think intelligently.)

  • "It's no use": It is pointless or futile.

    • It's no use crying over spilled milk. (It is pointless to regret what has already happened.)

  • "Use every trick in the book": To employ every possible method or strategy.

    • The lawyer used every trick in the book to win the case. (He employed every possible strategy.)
use

She uses a blue pen to write a letter.

Noun
  1. (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
    • we were given the use of his boat
  2. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
    • his manipulation of his friends was scandalous
  3. (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
    • owls have nocturnal habits
    • she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair
    • long use had hardened him to it
  4. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
    • the consumption of energy has increased steadily
  5. a particular service
    • he put his knowledge to good use
    • patrons have their uses
  6. what something is used for
    • the function of an auger is to bore holes
    • ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
  7. the act of using
    • he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
    • skilled in the utilization of computers
Verb
  1. habitually do something (use only in the past tense)
    • She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally
    • I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall
    • They used to vacation in the Bahamas
  2. avail oneself to
    • apply a principle
    • practice a religion
    • use care when going down the stairs
    • use your common sense
    • practice non-violent resistance
  3. seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
    • She uses her influential friends to get jobs
    • The president's wife used her good connections
  4. use up, consume fully
    • The legislature expended its time on school questions
  5. take or consume (regularly or habitually)
    • She uses drugs rarely
  6. 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
    • Apply a magnetic field here
    • This thinking was applied to many projects
    • How do you utilize this tool?
    • I apply this rule to get good results
    • use the plastic bags to store the food
    • He doesn't know how to use a computer

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