Tra từ use - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

use [use uses used using] verb, noun
verb BrE [juːz] ; NAmE [juːz] (used, usedBrE [juːzd] ; NAmE [juːzd] )
1. transitive to do sth with a machine, a method, an object, etc. for a particular purpose
•~ sth Can I use your phone?
• Have you ever used this software before?
•How often do you use (= travel by) the bus?
•They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force.
•The applicator makes the glue easy to use.
•The oven looked as if it had never been used.
•I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from).
•~ sth for sth/for doing sth We used a carrot for the snowman's nose.
•The blue files are used for storing old invoices.
•~ sth to do sth Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds.
•~ sth as sth The building is currently being used as a warehouse.
•You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse.
2. transitive ~ sth to take a particular amount of a liquid, substance, etc. in order to achieve or make sth
• This type of heater uses a lot of electricity.
• I hope you haven't used all the milk.
3. transitive ~ sth to say or write particular words or a particular type of language
• The poem uses simple language.
• That's a word I never use.
•You have to use the past tense.
4. transitive ~ sb (disapproving)to be kind, friendly, etc. to sb with the intention of getting an advantage for yourself from them
Syn: ↑exploit
• Can't you see he's just using you for his own ends?
• I felt used.
5. transitive, intransitive ~ (sth) to take illegal drugs
•Most of the inmates have used drugs at some point in their lives.
• (slang)She's been using since she was 13.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
Middle English: the noun from Old French us, from Latin usus, from uti ‘to use’; the verb from Old French user, based on Latin uti.

Example Bank:
•‘Ethics’ and ‘morality’ are often used interchangeably.
•Candidates are not allowed to use dictionaries in the exam.
•Credit cards, used appropriately, are a great financial tool.
•Do you habitually use display screen equipment as a significant part of your job?
•Do you habitually use display screen equipment in your job?
•Manufacturers tend to use disks made in the US.
•The church is sometimes used as a concert venue.
•The oil had all been used up.
•The tennis court is sometimes used as a car park.
•These garden shears are lightweight and easy to use.
•This paint is very expensive, so please use it sparingly.
•a technique that is pimarily used in eye surgery
•an etching technique used exclusively by Picasso
•chemicals that are used for cleaning
•the factors that make people likely to use heroin
•Can't you see he's just using you for his own ends?
•Don't keep asking me what to do— just use your common sense!
•How often do you use the bus?
•I hope you haven't used all the milk.
•Most of the inmates here have used drugs at some point in their lives.
•She's been using since she was 13.
•We used a carrot for the snowman's nose.
•You should learn to use your time more efficiently.
•to use a computer/comb/dictionary/fork/pen/pencil/phone/spoon/weapon, etc.
Idioms: I/you could use something ▪ ↑come go out of use ▪ ↑have its uses ▪ ↑have no use for somebody ▪ ↑have no use for something ▪ ↑it's no use ▪ ↑make use of somebody ▪ ↑no use ▪ ↑of use ▪ ↑put something to good use ▪ ↑use your head ▪ ↑what's the use?
Derived: ↑use something up

noun BrE [juːs] ; NAmE [juːs]
1. uncountable, singular the act of using sth; the state of being used
• A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons.
• The software is designed for use in schools.
•I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time.
•The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today.
•The bar is for the use of members only.
2. countable, uncountable a purpose for which sth is used; a way in which sth is or can be used
• I'm sure you'll think of a use for it.
• This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses.
see also ↑single-use
3. uncountable ~ (of sth) the right or opportunity to use sth, for example sth that belongs to sb else
•I have the use of the car this week.
4. uncountable the ability to use your mind or body
•He lost the use of his legs (= became unable to walk) in an accident.

Word Origin:
Middle English: the noun from Old French us, from Latin usus, from uti ‘to use’; the verb from Old French user, based on Latin uti.

Example Bank:
•After a while she regained the use of her fingers.
•Can you find a use for this old table?
•Could this old coat be of use to you?
•Don't throw that box away— I'm sure I could put it to some use.
•Drug use in this age group is on the increase.
•Guests have free use of the hotel pool.
•He made full use of the opportunity to travel.
•Holding a lavish party was not the best use of scarce funds.
•I don't recommend the use of chemicals in home gardens.
•I have no use for my golf clubs any more.
•If side effects occur, discontinue use.
•Is it any use to you?
•It's no use running— the train has already gone.
•It's of no practical use to me.
•Only half the land was fit for immediate use.
•She lost the use of her legs in a car accident.
•Since his stroke he hasn't had the use of his left hand.
•The CD is intended for use as background music.
•The expression went out of use some time ago.
•The layout of the furniture makes optimum use of the space available.
•The phone is in constant use.
•The prints remain on file for future use.
•The product has several potential uses.
•The study showed that 75% of people favoured/favored the use of ID cards.
•There is a high risk of developing side effects from prolonged use of the drug.
•They denied us use of the college library.
•This antiseptic is for external use only.
•This herb has a variety of uses.
•This model has been designed for greater ease of use.
•This phone number is only for use in an emergency.
•This room is now ready for use.
•This software is no longer in common use.
•Water was reserved for drinking or medicinal uses.
•We gave them the use of our house while we were away.
•We made use of the car while you were away.
•What use is a mouse without a computer?
•What's the use of denying it?
•You can't justify the use of violence.
•a campaign to encourage wider use of public transport
•a style of writing with an excessive use of metaphor
•a technology which came into use at the end of the last century
•an article with a judicious use of examples
•an efficient use of resources
•fire extinguishers for home use
•for the exclusive use of club members
•lifetime use of cigarettes
•the daily use of a deodorant
•the fair use of copyrighted material
•the first country to ban the use of antidepressants in children
•the full use of your mental faculties
•the sustainable use of natural resources
•Commercial activity on the site will constitute a change of use.
•He lost the use of his legs in an accident.
•I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time.
•I'm sure you'll think of a use for it.
•She'll be able to put her languages to good use in the new job.

See also: ↑of no use ▪ ↑use your loaf