LEARNit Dictionary
use
verb
/juːz/
UK
/juːz/
US
A1
OPAL
OPAL
1
A1
to do something with a machine, a method, an object, etc. for a particular purpose
بکار بردن, استفاده کردن, بهکار گرفتن, به کار بردن
2
A1
to take a particular amount of a liquid, substance, etc. in order to achieve or make something
مصرف کردن, استفاده کردن, به کار بردن, استعمال کردن
This type of heater uses a lot of electricity.
I hope you haven't used all the milk.
This paint is very expensive, so please use it sparingly.
3
A1
to say or write particular words or a particular type of language
ذکر کردن, بیان کردن, به زبان آوردن
The poem uses simple language.
That's a
word
I never
use
.
You have to use the past tense.
‘Ethics’ and ‘morality’ are often used interchangeably.
‘Pop art’ is a term
used to describe
a movement that began in the 1950s.
4
to be kind, friendly, etc. to somebody with the intention of getting an advantage for yourself from them
سوء استفاده کردن, استفاده ابزاری کردن
Can't you see he's just
using you for his own ends
?
I felt used.
synonym
exploit
5
to take illegal drugs
مصرف کردن, استعمال کردن
Most of the inmates have used drugs at some point in their lives.
(slang)
She's been using since she was 13.
the factors that make people likely to use heroin
noun
/juːs/
UK
/juːs/
US
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
the act of using something; the state of being used
استفاده, کاربرد
see also
point of use
2
A2
a purpose for which something is used; a way in which something is or can be used
استفاده, کاربرد, مصرف, استعمال, بکارگیری
The plant
has
various medical
uses
.
This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses.
Can you
find a use
for this old table?
I'm sure you'll think of a use for it.
What use is a mouse without a computer?
see also
single-use
3
the right or opportunity to use something, for example something that belongs to somebody else
استفاده, امکان استفاده, حق استفاده
I have the use of the car this week.
see also
fair use
4
the ability to use your mind or body
استفاده
He lost the use of his legs
in an accident.
5
a particular word or phrase, used with a particular meaning
کاربرد, استفاده
The phrase ‘all told’ comes from an old use of the verb ‘tell’, meaning ‘to count’.