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use

использовать

Meaning of use

make use of

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EN-UK/ˈjuːz/
EN-US/ˈjuːz/
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use with Russian translation

use usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

Can I use the spare key to come in tonight?

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

We try to use less hot water to save on our energy bills.

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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.

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use synonyms

Related words worth learning together

utilize
formal, often technical; to make use of something effectively
employ
more formal; can mean to use a method or to hire someone
exploit
often negative connotation: to use someone or something unfairly for one's own benefit
apply
to put a rule, method, or substance into action; more specific than 'use'
avail oneself of
formal/old-fashioned: to make use of something (often opportunities or services)
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🇬🇧en

formal, often technical; to make use of something effectively

B2Often

The engineer utilized a new method to improve efficiency.

🇬🇧en

more formal; can mean to use a method or to hire someone

B2Often

We employ a range of techniques in the project.

E
🇬🇧en
exploit

often negative connotation: to use someone or something unfairly for one's own benefit

B2Often

The company exploited cheap labor to cut costs.

🇬🇧en

to put a rule, method, or substance into action; more specific than 'use'

B1Often

Apply the cream to the affected area.

A
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avail oneself of

formal/old-fashioned: to make use of something (often opportunities or services)

C1Rarely

You may avail yourself of the guest facilities during your stay.

R
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resort to

to turn to something (often a measure) as a last option

B2Often

During the blackout they resorted to using candles.

🇬🇧en

to control or run a machine, device, or system; more specific than 'use'

B1Often

She knows how to operate the washing machine.

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use is pronounced as /ˈjuːz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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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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