English to English
noun
- the act of using
He warned against the use of narcotic drugs.
Skilled in the utilization of computers.
source: WordNet 3.0
- what something is used for
The function of an auger is to bore holes.
Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?.
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- a particular service
He put his knowledge to good use.
Patrons have their uses.
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- (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
The consumption of energy has increased steadily.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
Owls have nocturnal habits.
She had a habit twirling the ends of her hair.
Long use had hardened him to it.
source: WordNet 3.0
- exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
His manipulation of his friends was scandalous.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
We were given the use of his boat.
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- The act of employing anything, or of applying it to one's service; the state of being so employed or applied; application; employment; conversion to some purpose; as, the use of a pen in writing; his machines are in general use.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
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.
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- take or consume (regularly or habitually)
She uses drugs rarely.
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- use up, consume fully
The legislature expended its time on school questions.
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- seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
She uses her influential friends to get jobs.
The president's wife used her good connections.
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- avail oneself to
Apply a principle.
Practice a religion.
Use care when going down the stairs.
Use your common sense.
Practice non-violent resistance.
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- habitually do something (use only in the past tense)
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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To make use of; to convert to one's service; to avail one's self of; to employ; to put a purpose; as, to use a plow; to use a chair; to use time; to use flour for food; to use water for irrigation.
source: Webster 1913
- To be wont or accustomed; to be in the habit or practice; as, he used to ride daily; -- now disused in the present tense, perhaps because of the similarity in sound, between "use to," and "used to."
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [ius] Uso; kaugalian; paggamit
source: Diccionario Ingles-Espaņol-Tagalog
verb
- [ius] Gamitin; gumamit
source: Diccionario Ingles-Espaņol-Tagalog
