Use: meaning, definitions and examples

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use

 

[ juːz ]

Context #1 | Verb

in everyday conversation

To employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of. To avail oneself of; apply to one's own purposes. To expend or consume by putting to use; use up. To treat with a particular way of using.

Synonyms

apply, employ, utilise, utilization, utilize

Examples of usage

  • He uses his car to commute to work every day.
  • She uses her free time to volunteer at the local shelter.
  • I need to use up all the vegetables before they go bad.
  • It's important to use caution when handling chemicals.

Translations

Translations of the word "use" in other languages:

🇵🇹 usar

🇮🇳 प्रयोग करना

🇩🇪 benutzen

🇮🇩 menggunakan

🇺🇦 використовувати

🇵🇱 używać

🇯🇵 使う (tsukau)

🇫🇷 utiliser

🇪🇸 usar

🇹🇷 kullanmak

🇰🇷 사용하다 (sayonghada)

🇸🇦 استخدام (istikhdaam)

🇨🇿 používat

🇸🇰 používať

🇨🇳 使用 (shǐyòng)

🇸🇮 uporabljati

🇮🇸 nota

🇰🇿 пайдалану (paydalaný)

🇬🇪 გამოყენება (gamoyeneba)

🇦🇿 istifadə etmək

🇲🇽 usar

Etymology

The word 'use' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'user', which means 'to use, employ, practice, or enjoy'. Its usage can be traced back to the 12th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings and applications in the English language.

See also: us.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #76, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.