verb / noun
use
YOOZ/juːz/
Employing something to serve a purpose.
The person uses a screwdriver to tighten the chair's loose screw.
Etymology
Latin uti described making use of something or applying it to a purpose. English preserves that practical sense; the Latin verb’s earlier origin is uncertain.
In context
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More examples
- This small tool has several uses around the house.
- Please use the side door while we repair the entrance.
- These old blankets are still of use at the shelter.
Forms
use · uses · used · using
useful adjective — Able to serve a practical purpose.
useless adjective — Not helpful for any practical purpose.