use

noun

\ ˈyüs

Definition of use

(Entry 1 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(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

3a : 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

4a : 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

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

6 : a favorable attitude : liking had no use for modern art

use

verb

\ ˈyüz

used\ ˈyüzd

, in the phrase "used to" usually ˈyüs(t) \; using\ ˈyü-ziŋ

Definition of use (Entry 2 of 2)

1 archaic : accustom, habituate

2 : to put into action or service : avail oneself of : employ

3 : to consume or take (liquor, drugs, etc.) regularly

4 : to carry out a purpose or action by means of : utilize also : manipulate sense 2b used him selfishly

5 : to expend or consume by putting to use —often used with up

6 : to behave toward : act with regard to : treat used the prisoners cruelly

7 : stand sense 1d the house could use a coat of paint

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