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Definition use in British English

use noun

noun
/juːs/
1

the act of using something

Example

the use of resources/technology/computers

Example

Farmers are reducing the use of pesticides on food crops.

Example

Their unnecessary use of force has endangered peace efforts.

2

a way of using something

Example

These rollers have a variety of manufacturing uses.

Example

This is not the best use of your talents.

Example

I kept hoping to find a use for it.

Synonyms and related words
legacy upcycling user
3

the right, an opportunity, or permission to use something

Example

We can have the use of the hall every Thursday.

Example

The pool was built for the exclusive use of residents.

Synonyms and related words
permission consent approval
4

the ability to use a part of your body or mind

Example

He lost the use of his legs in a car crash.

Synonyms and related words
legacy upcycling user
5

a meaning of a word, or a way of speaking or writing a word

Example

This use is common among young people.

Synonyms and related words
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Definition use in British English

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