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How to pronounce use
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What does use mean?
nounThe act of using.
“The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations.”
The act of consuming alcohol or narcotics.
“Heavy alcohol use (2.5 drinks per day or more) at any age is unhealthy and should be avoided.”
Usefulness, utility, benefit; purpose, point.
“What's the use of a law that nobody follows?”
verbTo utilize or employ.
“Use this knife to slice the bread.”
To expend; to consume by employing.
“I used the money they allotted me.”
To exploit.
“You never cared about me; you just used me!”
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