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use [ˈjuːz]

1 use verb
  • to do something with (an object, machine, person, method, etc.) in order to accomplish a task, do an activity, etc. —often followed by to + verb —often + for —often + as
  • to take (something) from a supply in order to function or to do a task —often + up
  • —used to say that something is needed or to ask if something is needed or wanted—usually used with can or could

2 use noun
  • the act of using something —often + of
  • the state of being used
  • a way in which something is or can be used