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Definition & Meaning of "use"in English

to use
01

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result 

Transitive: to use an object or material
to use definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
use
3rd person singular
uses
Present participle
using
Past simple
used
Past participle
used
Examples
He is using his phone to take a picture. 
1.1

to manipulate or take advantage of a person or situation 

Transitive: to use sb
Examples
After the breakup, I felt used and emotionally drained. 
02

to consume or take a particular amount from a limited supply of a liquid, substance, etc. 

Transitive: to use a substance
Examples
Don't use too much soap when you wash the dishes. 
2.1

to consume illegal drugs, especially on a habitual basis 

Intransitive
Examples
He's been using for most of his life. 
03

to speak or write with specific words or a particular style 

Transitive: to use specific expressions or style
Examples
He often uses slang when talking to his friends. 
Use
01

the state or fact of being used; the action of using something 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
uses
Examples
The frequent use of smartphones has changed social interactions. 
02

the function, purpose, or role of something 

Examples
The primary use of this tool is to measure temperature accurately. 
03

a particular service 

04

(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition 

05

exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage 

06

(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing 

07

(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property 

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