Use
As a noun use means "purpose." As a verb, use means either "put to work," or "work something until there isn''t anything left," unless you use your friend, meaning you exploit her.
The word "use" refers to employing or utilizing something for a particular purpose, and it can function as both a noun and a verb. Its versatility allows it to fit into various contexts,
USE meaning: 1 : to do something with (an object, machine, person, method, etc.) in order to accomplish a task, do an activity, etc. often followed by to + verb often + for often + as; 2 : to
The meaning of USE is to put into action or service : avail oneself of : employ —often used with for; often followed by to + a verb. How to use use in a sentence.
A use of a word is a particular meaning that it has or a particular way in which it can be used. There are new uses of words coming in and old uses dying out.
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