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use

/ˈjuːz/

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verb

uses; used; using

[+ obj] :to do something with (an object, machine, person, method, etc.) in order to accomplish a task, do an activity, etc.

I need to use the phone when you're done.

The machine is easy to use.

After the accident, she could no longer use her legs.

We use only organic fertilizers on our farm.

They make paper using traditional Japanese methods.

He used his time there well/wisely.

Don't use that kind of language with me! [=don't talk to me in that way]

Will you use [=hire, employ] a contractor or oversee the construction of the house yourself?

Which accountant/bank do you use?

Maybe if we use our heads [=think carefully], we can figure this out. - often followed by to + verb

Use this knife to cut the bread.

More and more people are using the Internet to find/get information. - often + for

She used the money for college. - often + as

We use that room as an office.

The word place can be used as a noun or verb.

[+ obj] :to take (something) from a supply in order to function or to do a task

a new kind of light bulb that uses very little electricity

Did you use all the eggs?

Who used the last match?

The car uses a lot of gas. - often + up

Did you use up all the eggs?

[+ obj] - used to say that something is needed or to ask if something is needed or wanted; usually used with can or could

Can you use this lamp? I don't want it anymore.

The house could use [=it needs] a coat of paint.

You look like you could use some sleep. [=you look like you need to sleep; you look tired]

I sure could use some help.

[+ obj] :to eat, drink, etc., (something) regularly

I don't use [=(more commonly) take] sugar in my tea.

She stopped using alcohol/drugs a year ago.

[no obj] informal :to take illegal drugs regularly

How long has he been using?

[+ obj] to treat (someone) well in order to get something for yourself

I realized that she was just using me (for my money).

to treat (someone who is generous or helpful) unfairly

I'd been driving them all over the place, and I was beginning to feel used. - see also used, used to

use up

[phrasal verb]

use up (something) or use (something) up :to take (all of something) from a supply

She quickly used up (all of) her inheritance.

Don't shower too long and use up (all) the hot water. - see also 1use 2 (above)

noun

plural uses

[noncount] the act of using something

The knife has become dull from constant use. [=from being used very often over a period of time]

Two players were suspended for illegal drug use. - often + of

The law requires the use of seat belts. [=the law requires people to wear seat belts]

We talked about the author's use of irony in the novel.

the state of being used

All of the computers are currently in use. [=are currently being used]

When did the word first come into use? [=when was the word first used?]

Typewriters have practically gone out of use. [=almost no people use typewriters anymore]

[count] :a way in which something is or can be used

This tool has many uses. [=you can do many things with this tool]

Doctors have found a new use for the drug.

According to the dictionary, the word has two uses.

The technique has its uses [=the technique is useful in some ways], but better methods are available.

[singular] :a way to use something or someone - usually + for

I thought you might be able to find a use for this lamp. [=I thought that you might be able to use this lamp for some purpose]

Thanks for volunteering. I'm sure we'll be able to find a use for someone with your skills and experience.

Do you have a/any use for this old computer?

[noncount] :the opportunity or right to use something

She gave me the use of her car [=she allowed me to use her car] while she was away.

The pool is for the use of hotel guests only. [=only hotel guests are allowed to swim in the pool]

[noncount] - used to say that something or someone is or is not helpful or useful

It's too small to be of use.

I don't think that dreams are of much use in predicting the future. [=I don't think that dreams help people predict the future]

Go home and rest. You're no use to us if you're sick. [=you cannot help us if you're sick]

He's been of no use at all to me. [=he hasn't helped me at all]

I felt that I could be of some use to her. [=that I could help her in some way]

There's no use (in) worrying about the past. [=worrying about the past will not help, make anything better, etc.]

You should talk to her. What's the use? [=talking to her will not help] She's not going to change her mind.

What's the use of trying? It won't help.

[noncount] :the ability or power to use something - + of

He lost (the) use of his legs in a car accident.

have no use for

or not have any use for

to not like or value (someone or something)

I have no use for such rude people.

I'm a logical person. I have no use for sentimentality.

it's no use

used to say that something you have tried to do cannot be done

It's no usethe door won't open.

We tried our hardest, but it was no use.

make use of

to use (something)

She made use of the money to pay for college.

He tried to make good/better use of his spare time. [=he tried to use it in a better and more productive way]

put (something) to (good) use

to use (something) in an effective way

I'm looking forward to putting my new skills to use. [=to using my new skills; to doing what I have just learned to do]

Thanks for the donation. We'll put it to good use. [=we'll do something good with it]

* Các từ tương tự:
used, used to, useful, useless, user, user-friendly