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1. use

verb. ['ˈjuːs, ˈjuːz'] put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose.

Etymology

  • use (English)
  • usen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • user (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. use

noun. ['ˈjuːs, ˈjuːz'] the act of using.

Etymology

  • use (English)
  • usen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • user (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. use

noun. ['ˈjuːs, ˈjuːz'] what something is used for.

Etymology

  • use (English)
  • usen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • user (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. use

verb. ['ˈjuːs, ˈjuːz'] take or consume (regularly or habitually).

Etymology

  • use (English)
  • usen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • user (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. use

verb. ['ˈjuːs, ˈjuːz'] use up, consume fully.

Etymology

  • use (English)
  • usen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • user (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. use

noun. ['ˈjuːs, ˈjuːz'] a particular service.

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Etymology

  • use (English)
  • usen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • user (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

8. ill

adverb. ['ˈɪl'] (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well.

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9. use

noun. ['ˈjuːs, ˈjuːz'] (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing.

Etymology

  • use (English)
  • usen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • user (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

10. use

noun. ['ˈjuːs, ˈjuːz'] (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition.

Etymology

  • use (English)
  • usen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • user (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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