use

Letters that make use

s, e, u are letters that make 'use'

Words within use

SE, US, Se are words within 'use'

Anagrams of use

sue is an anagram of 'use'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of use

muse, user, fuse, Duse, cusec, uses, used, ruse, Ouse, Muse are words created by adding a letter to 'use'


13 possible definitions for 'use'

Use as "(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation, may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition"

Under this definition, use is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

habit has the same meaning as use

use as a type

'use' can be a type of custom, usage, usance.

Types of use

ritual, cleanliness, second nature are types of 'use'.

use as a category

'use' can be a category of psychology, psychological science.

Derivatives of use

habituate, accustomed, customary, habitual, wonted(a), use are derivatives of 'use'.

Example of use used within this context

"owls have nocturnal habits", "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair", "long use had hardened him to it"


Use as "the act of using"

Under this definition, use is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

employment, usage, exercise, utilization, utilisation have the same meaning as 'use'

use as a type

'use' can be a type of activity.

Types of use

play, abuse, exploitation, application, practice, misuse, development, recycling, practical application are types of 'use'.

Derivatives of use

utilise, exert, practise, utilize, apply, habituate, exercise, do, practice, use, employ are derivatives of 'use'.

Example of use used within this context

"he warned against the use of narcotic drugs", "skilled in the utilization of computers"


Use as "(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing"

Under this definition, use is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

usance, economic consumption, consumption, use of goods and services have the same meaning as 'use'

use as a type

'use' can be a type of demand.

Types of use

conspicuous consumption is a type of use.

use as a category

'use' can be a category of economics, economic science, political economy.

Derivatives of use

expend, use are derivatives of 'use'.


Use as "seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage"

Under this definition, use is a verb and has the following properties:

use as a type

'use' can be a type of work, exploit.

Types of use

take advantage, trespass are types of 'use'.

Derivatives of use

exploiter, exploitation, user, manipulation, use, victimization, victimisation, using are derivatives of 'use'.

Example of use used within this context

"She uses her influential friends to get jobs", "The president's wife used her good connections"


Use as "a particular service"

Under this definition, use is a noun and has the following properties:

use as a type

'use' can be a type of utility, usefulness.

Derivatives of use

apply, practice, use are derivatives of 'use'.

Example of use used within this context

"he put his knowledge to good use", "patrons have their uses"


Use as "avail oneself to"

Under this definition, use is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

apply, practice have the same meaning as 'use'

Types of use

follow is a type of use.

Derivatives of use

custom, application, use, applicable, practice, pattern, usage, usance, practical application are derivatives of 'use'.

Verb groups of use

utilise, utilize, apply, use, employ are verb groups of 'use'.

Example of use used within this context

"apply a principle", "practice a religion", "use care when going down the stairs", "use your common sense", "practice non-violent resistance"


Use as "habitually do something (use only in the past tense)"

Under this definition, use is a verb and has the following properties:

use as a type

'use' can be a type of move, act.

Derivatives of use

custom, usage, usance are derivatives of 'use'.

Example of use used within this context

"She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally", "I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall", "They used to vacation in the Bahamas"


Use as "take or consume (regularly or habitually)"

Under this definition, use is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

habituate has the same meaning as use

use as a type

'use' can be a type of take in, have, consume, ingest, take.

Types of use

tope, drink, board are types of 'use'.

Derivatives of use

use, employment, drug user, substance abuser, user, wont, habit, usage, exercise, utilization, utilisation are derivatives of 'use'.

Example of use used within this context

"She uses drugs rarely"


Use as "put into service, make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose"

Under this definition, use is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

utilise, utilize, apply, employ have the same meaning as 'use'

Types of use

recur, commit, pull out all the stops, cannibalize, cannibalise, recycle, reprocess, reuse, exert, ply, enjoy, dedicate, devote, consecrate, assign, put, overdrive, avail, misapply, waste, exploit, tap, work, exercise, misuse, overuse, take, implement, work, fall back, give, address, strain, put to work, exploit, play, play, share, resort, extend are types of 'use'.

Derivatives of use

operational, usable, useable, use, employment, user, utiliser, utility, usefulness, functional, usage, application, available, operable, applicative, applicatory, utilizable, exercise, utilization, utilisation, practical application, utilizer are derivatives of 'use'.

Causes of use

apply, hold, go for are causes of 'use'.

Verb groups of use

apply, practice, use are verb groups of 'use'.

Example of use used within this context

"use your head!", "we only use Spanish at home", "I can't use this tool", "Apply a magnetic field here", "This thinking was applied to many projects", "How do you utilize this tool?", "I apply this rule to get good results", "use the plastic bags to store the food", "He doesn't know how to use a computer"


Use as "use up, consume fully"

Under this definition, use is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

expend has the same meaning as use

Types of use

occupy, pervert, abuse, abuse, misuse, spare, use up, squander, take, blow, waste are types of 'use'.

Derivatives of use

use, usance, economic consumption, expenditure, consumption, using up, use of goods and services are derivatives of 'use'.

Entailments to use

exhaust, eat, use up, deplete, wipe out, consume, eat up, run through are entailments to 'use'.


Use as "(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property"

Under this definition, use is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

enjoyment has the same meaning as use

use as a type

'use' can be a type of legal right.

Types of use

fair use, fruition are types of 'use'.

use as a category

'use' can be a category of law, jurisprudence.

Derivatives of use

enjoy is a derivative of use.

Example of use used within this context

"we were given the use of his boat"


Use as "what something is used for"

Under this definition, use is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

role, purpose, function have the same meaning as 'use'

use as a type

'use' can be a type of utility, usefulness.

Types of use

raison d'etre is a type of use.

Attributes of use

functional, nonfunctional are attributes of 'use'.

Derivatives of use

serve, function are derivatives of 'use'.

Example of use used within this context

"the function of an auger is to bore holes", "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"


Use as "exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage"

Under this definition, use is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

manipulation has the same meaning as use

use as a type

'use' can be a type of influence.

Types of use

mind game is a type of use.

Derivatives of use

keep in line, pull wires, pull strings, control, manipulate, use are derivatives of 'use'.



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