Dictionary

Type a word in English or Spanish. English is blue, Spanish is rose. Tap any line to hear it.

use

English

🔊 the act of using
“he warned against the use of narcotic drugs”
🔊 a particular service
“he put his knowledge to good use”
🔊 (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
“we were given the use of his boat”
🔊 exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
“his manipulation of his friends was scandalous”
🔊 (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation
“owls have nocturnal habits”
🔊 what something is used for
“the function of an auger is to bore holes”
🔊 (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
“the consumption of energy has increased steadily”
🔊 use up, consume fully
“The legislature expended its time on school questions”
🔊 put into service
“use your head!”
🔊 take or consume (regularly or habitually)
“She uses drugs rarely”
🔊 habitually do something or be in a certan state or place (use only in the past tense)
“She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally”
🔊 seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
“She uses her influential friends to get jobs”
🔊 avail oneself to
“apply a principle”