Definition of Use
Use
use
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to employ something or put it into action, especially as a tool, to achieve some result or fill some purpose;
e.g. When breaking down a whole chicken, use the big knife.
(verb)
to consume something, especially to take it from a limited supply;
e.g. She will use some tape to fix the poster onto the wall.
(verb)
to take advantage of someone and exploit them for personal gain;
e.g. He tends to use people for selfish reasons, without thinking about their feelings.
(noun)
the action of employing something for a particular purpose, or the process of being thus employed;
e.g. This room is open for use by people living in the building.
(noun)
a purpose that something can serve, or the advantage or value that something has;
e.g. I have found a new use for this tool. There is no use in worrying about a situation if you can't do anything about it.
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"One of the very worst uses of time is to do something very well that need not to be done at all." -- Brian Tracy
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