verb
- to employ something for a purpose
- to consume or expend
- to take advantage of someone
noun
- the act of using something
- the purpose for which something is used
- the ability or right to use something
Examples
- Please use a pencil for the test.
- We use electricity to power our homes.
- Don’t use all the hot water.
- He felt his friend was trying to use him.
- The use of cell phones is prohibited during class.
- What’s the use of complaining?
- She has the use of her grandmother’s car.
- This tool has many different uses.