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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.
She used her week's pay to buy groceries.- synonyms:
- spend
- similar words:
- eat, occupy
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| definition 3: |
used with the past tense to describe an action or state that existed in the past but does not happen or exist now.
Brian used to smoke, but he stopped last year.I don't play soccer now, but I used to.Did you use to live in our building?- similar words:
- would
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| related words: |
exercise, exhaust, operate, run |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
yus
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| definition 1: |
way of using.
I like this artist's use of color.- synonyms:
- usage
- similar words:
- application, employment, style
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| definition 2: |
ability to use.
She lost the use of her thumb in an accident.- similar words:
- enjoyment, functioning, operation, run
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| definition 3: |
advantage or good result.
There is no use in fighting.- synonyms:
- advantage, benefit, usefulness
- similar words:
- good, point, service, value, worth
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| definition 4: |
purpose.
This machine has many uses.- synonyms:
- function, purpose
- similar words:
- capacity, role
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| definition 5: |
occasion or need to use.
I no longer have any use for this fur coat.- similar words:
- necessity, need, requirement
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| related words: |
advantage |
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