Meaning of the word use in English

What does use mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

use

US /juːz/

UK /juːz/

take, hold, or deploy (something) as a means of accomplishing a purpose or achieving a result; employ

Example:

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Can I use your pen for a moment?

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She decided to use her savings to buy a new car.

Synonym:

employ utilize apply operate handle

exploit (a person or thing) for one's own ends

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He was accused of trying to use his friends for personal gain.

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Don't let others use you.

Synonym:

exploit manipulate take advantage of abuse misuse

the action of using something or the state of being used for a purpose

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The car is in constant use.

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This tool has many different uses.

Synonym:

application employment utilization purpose function

the benefit or purpose of something

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What's the use of complaining?

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There's no use crying over spilled milk.

Synonym:

benefit advantage point purpose value