The meaning of USE is to put into action or service : avail oneself of : employ —often used with for; often followed by to + a verb. How to useuse in a sentence.
syn: use, utilize mean to put something into action or service. use is a general word referring to the application of something to a given purpose: to use a telephone. use may also imply that the thing is consumed or diminished in the process: I used all the butter.
As a noun use means "purpose." As a verb, use means either "put to work," or "work something until there isn't anything left," unless you use your friend, meaning you exploit her.
Definition of use verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The word "use" refers to employing or utilizing something for a particular purpose, and it can function as both a noun and a verb. Its versatility allows it to fit into various contexts, whether referring to practical application, exploitation, or even abstract concepts like time management.
use (third-person singular simple present uses, present participle using, simple past and past participle used) To utilize or employ. Use this knife to slice the bread. We can use this mathematical formula to solve the problem. Plant breeding is always a numbers game. […]