🇺🇸 How to say

“use” in English

use
Illustration of "use" in a English cultural setting
A person standing in a bright kitchen, using a blue toothbrush to clean their teeth over the sink. On the counter nearby, a smartphone shows a timer counting down two minutes.

Usage note

Use means to employ something for a purpose, like tools or transportation.

Examples

  • I use my phone every day.

    I use my phone every day.

  • She uses a pen to write.

    She uses a pen to write.

  • We use the bus to go to work.

    We use the bus to go to work.

Quick check

What does "use" mean?

  • A. use
  • B. to buy
  • C. close
  • D. to come

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