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Definition use in British English

use verb

verb
/juːz/
1

to do something using a machine, tool, skill, method etc in order to do a job or to achieve a result

Example

Using a computer is so much quicker.

Example

What type of soap do you use?

Example

Using all his charm, he managed to persuade them.

Example

Psychological tests are used for selection purposes.

Example

Methane gas is used for heating and generating power.

Example

I had to use a ski as a tent pole.

Example

They used the recession as an excuse to get rid of workers.

Synonyms and related words
activate actuate coax
2

to get a benefit for yourself from something that is available to you

Example

Only about 30 people regularly use the bus service.

Synonyms and related words
repurpose go towards bring in
3

to take an amount from a supply of something in order to do a job or to achieve a result

Example

You've used all the hot water again.

Example

Most of that paint was used on the kitchen.

Synonyms and related words
repurpose go towards bring in
4

to treat someone in an unfair way, for example by pretending to care about them so that they do what you want

Example

You know he's just using you.

Example

Liz has always used people for her own ends.

Synonyms and related words
prey on discriminate oppress
Example

Don't use language like that in front of your little brother.

Example

McClaren used the same words to describe his feelings.

Synonyms and related words
say talk speak
6

if you use a particular name, you call yourself by a different name from your usual one

Synonyms and related words
name call christen
7

to take illegal drugs regularly

Example

In jail, he continued to deal and use drugs.

Example

She's using again.

Synonyms and related words
abuse be jacked up come down
Definition use in British English

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