use
использовать
make use of
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| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
use with Russian translation
use usage examples
Can I use the spare key to come in tonight?
Могу ли я использовать запасной ключ, чтобы зайти сегодня вечером?
We try to use less hot water to save on our energy bills.
Мы стараемся использовать меньше горячей воды, чтобы экономить на оплате коммуналки.
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use belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
use synonyms
Related words worth learning together
I use hot water to wash the dishes.
The engineer utilized a new method to improve efficiency.
We employ a range of techniques in the project.
часто с негативным оттенком — эксплуатировать, использовать в корыстных целях
The company exploited cheap labor to cut costs.
Apply the cream to the affected area.
официальный/устаревший стиль — воспользоваться (возможностью, ресурсом)
You may avail yourself of the guest facilities during your stay.
прибегнуть к чему-либо, обычно как к крайней мере
During the blackout they resorted to using candles.
She knows how to operate the washing machine.
What’s the difference
How is use different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does use mean?
make use of
How do you pronounce use?
use is pronounced as /ˈjuːz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is use used in a sentence?
Can I use the spare key to come in tonight? Translation: Могу ли я использовать запасной ключ, чтобы зайти сегодня вечером?
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