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use

UK/ju:s/US
NGSL 1kA1

Definitions

v.

To put something into service or employ it for a purpose

使用,利用(为某目的而运用某物)

n.

The act of using something, or the purpose it serves

使用;用途,用处

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
useuse
=use

Straight from Latin ūtī (to use) via ūsus. The root word of the whole family — every utility, abuse, and usual traces back to this idea of putting something to work.

Root us still carries 68 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She taught the children how to use a dictionary properly.

  • 2.

    This tool has many uses around the house.

  • 3.

    The software is free for personal use.

Derivatives

usefuluselessuserusageabuse
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