use

verb
UK: /juːz/
US: /juːz/

  1. To employ something for a specific purpose or task.

    1. I use a pen to write letters every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. We use special software to analyze market trends for better decisions. [ ] [ ]

  2. To consume or expend something.

    1. Don't use all the milk, save some for me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The factory uses a lot of energy during peak hours of operation. [ ] [ ]

  3. To take advantage of someone.

    1. He will use you if you let him. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt used by her colleagues after they took credit for her work. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

operate employ utilize handle apply
use noun

  1. The act of employing something for a purpose.

    1. This room is not in use now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The use of technology improves efficiency and reduces errors. [ ] [ ]

  2. The ability or right to employ or benefit from something.

    1. He has the use of a company car. [ ] [ ]
    2. Employees have use of the gym facilities after working hours. [ ] [ ]
use idiom

  1. A situation that you can take advantage of to help you achieve something.

    1. It's no use! I can't do it. [ ] [ ]
    2. There's no use crying over spilt milk, let's figure out a solution. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "use" in English means: To employ something for a specific purpose or task., To consume or expend something., To take advantage of someone..

The phonetic transcription of "use" is /juːz/ in British English and /juːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "use": operate, employ, utilize, handle, apply.

Example usage of "use": "I use a pen to write letters every day.". More examples on the page.