use — to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of
Pronunciation (IPA): /juːz/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still doesn't know how to use a smartphone, but she's a master at using a flip phone.
- Students use creative excuses when they forget their homework.
- We should use renewable energy to protect our environment.
use
VERB[/juːz/]
to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/juːz/
🇬🇧 UK/juːz/
🌳Etymology
Rootuse
🎵Rhyme
chooselosenewsviewsclues
choose
lose
news
views
clues
🔗Collocations
use up
make use of
everyday use
use wisely
no use
use force
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother still doesn't know how to use a smartphone, but she's a master at using a flip phone.”
😄 Fun example
“Students use creative excuses when they forget their homework.”
“We should use renewable energy to protect our environment.”
“Can I use your pen for a moment?”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
employutilizeapplyoperatehandle
Antonyms
wasteabandonignore
Related
usefulusageuseruselessreuse
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