What does “use” mean?
- 1
verbto do something with a tool, thing, or method for a purpose
Can I use your phone?
- 2
nounthe act of using something, or the purpose it has
This app has many uses.
Use at a glance
- Part of speech
- verb & noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /juz/ · YOOZ
How to use “use” correctly
The verb ends with a “z” sound (/juz/); the noun ends with an “s” sound (/jus/).
Common phrases with “use”
- make use of
- in use
- it’s no use
- used to
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- employ
- utilize
Word family
- useful
- useless
- user
- usage
“use” is on these word lists
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