use
/juz/
noun
- The act or way of using something.
- This tool has many different uses.
- The use of computers has changed education.
- The instructions explain the proper use of the device.
- The ability or permission to use something.
- He lost the use of his legs after the accident.
- I have the use of my brother's car this weekend.
- The library offers free use of its computers.
- The purpose or function of something.
- What is the use of this button?
- This room has many uses, from meetings to parties.
- The knife has a special use for cutting bread.
- The value or benefit of something.
- This old textbook is still of some use.
- There's no use crying over spilled milk.
- What's the use of arguing with him?
Antonyms
verb
- To put something into action or service for a purpose.
- Please use a pencil to fill out the form.
- We use this machine to print labels.
- She used her phone to call for help.
- To take or consume something, such as a resource or supply.
- Don't use all the hot water in the shower.
- The car uses a lot of gas on long trips.
- This recipe uses three eggs.
- To treat someone unfairly for your own benefit.
- He felt that his boss was using him for cheap labor.
- She warned her friend not to let others use her.
- They used their influence to get special treatment.