Definition of use
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to put into action or service : avail oneself of : employ
2
: to expend or consume by putting to use
—often used with up
3
: stand sense 1d
the house could use a coat of paint
4
: to consume or take (liquor, drugs, etc.) regularly
5
: to carry out a purpose or action by means of : utilize
also
: manipulate sense 2b
used him selfishly
6
: to behave toward : act with regard to : treat
used the prisoners cruelly
1
—used in the past with to to indicate a former fact or state we used to go more oftendidn't use to smoke
2
: to take illicit drugs regularly
use
nounDefinition of use (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: the act or practice of employing something : employment, application
he made good use of his spare time
b
: the fact or state of being used
a dish in daily use
c
: a method or manner of employing or applying something
gained practice in the use of the camera
2a
: the privilege or benefit of using something
gave him the use of her car
b
: the ability or power to use something (such as a limb or faculty)
c
: the legal enjoyment of property that consists in its employment, occupation, exercise, or practice
3a
: a particular service or end
put learning to practical use
b
: the quality of being suitable for employment
saving things that might be of use
c
: good sense 2b
it's no use arguing
d
: the occasion or need to employ
took only what they had use for
4
: a favorable attitude : liking
had no use for modern art
5a
: the benefit in law of one or more persons
specifically
: the benefit or profit of property established in one other than the legal possessor
b
: a legal arrangement by which such benefits and profits are so established
6a(1)
: habitual or customary usage
(2)
: an individual habit or group custom
b
: a liturgical form or observance
especially
: a liturgy having modifications peculiar to a local church or religious order
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The first known use of use was in the 13th century
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