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use Definition and Meaning in English (use definition)

verb
Synonyms:utilizeemployapplication
Quick Answer • Definition

Use definition: To employ something for a particular purpose or to achieve a result.

Definitions of Use

  1. 1verb

    To employ something for a particular purpose or to achieve a result.

  2. 2noun

    The act of employing something for a particular purpose.

  3. 3noun

    The purpose for which something is designed or employed.

Example Sentences

casual

“Please use this pen to sign the document.”

casual

“The car is in daily use.”

casual

“What is the use of this machine?”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseused
present participleusing
agent nounuser
adjectiveuseful
adjectiveuseless

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

make use ofcollocation

To employ or benefit from something.

what's the use?expression

An expression indicating that an action is pointless or futile.

in usecollocation

Currently being employed or operated.

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Use definition: To employ something for a particular purpose or to achieve a result.
How do you translate 'Use' to English?▼
'Use' translates to 'use' in English. Use definition: To employ something for a particular purpose or to achieve a result.
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