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/
Korean meaning: 사용하다, 이용하다
Korean pronunciation: **유**즈
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
Origin
라틴어 'uti(사용하다)'에서 유래된 단어로, 고대 프랑스어 'user'를 거쳐 중세 영어로 들어왔습니다. 인류가 도구를 사용하기 시작한 순간부터 필요했던 개념을 담은 근본적인 단어입니다.
🎵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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