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- parts of speech:
- verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- make use of, use up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
yuz
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| inflections: |
uses, using, used |
| definition 1: |
to bring into service.
I used a computer to type my report.- synonyms:
- employ
- similar words:
- apply, work
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| definition 2: |
to spend; consume.
He used his last dollar to buy some bread.- synonyms:
- consume, spend
- similar words:
- devour, eat, occupy
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| related words: |
borrow, break in, exercise, exhaust, exploit, operate, put, run, take |
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| phrase: |
use up |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
used in the past tense with "to," to show a past habit or state.
We used to go shopping every Saturday, but now we go on Sundays.Didn't you use to have long hair? |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
yus
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| definition 1: |
the act or practice of using.
We made use of wood for heating this year.- synonyms:
- application, employment, usage
- similar words:
- exercise
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| definition 2: |
the fact or condition of being used.
The radio is always in use.- synonyms:
- employment, operation
- similar words:
- service
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| definition 3: |
way of using.
I love this writer's use of words.- synonyms:
- usage
- similar words:
- application, employment, style
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| definition 4: |
ability or permission to use.
She lost the use of her thumb.The neighbors gave us use of their pool while they were on vacation.- similar words:
- enjoyment, functioning, operation, run
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| definition 5: |
benefit; advantage.
There is no use in fighting.- synonyms:
- advantage, benefit, profit, usefulness
- similar words:
- account, gain, good, point, service, value, worth
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| definition 6: |
purpose.
This machine has many uses.- synonyms:
- function, purpose
- similar words:
- account, application, capacity, role
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| related words: |
advantage, profit |
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| phrase: |
make use of |
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