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How to Use "Use" with Example Sentences
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use
(v):
to do something with a machine or object for a specific purpose
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Used with adverbs:
"
Please
use
the power tools
safely
.
"
(safely, carefully, responsibly, cautiously)
"
The computer is
mainly
used
for creating documents.
"
(mainly, basically, primarily)
"
The machine is broken because it was not
properly
used
.
"
(properly, correctly)
"
We
occasionally
use
the swimming pool.
"
(occasionally, rarely, frequently, regularly, typically, usually)
"
We
originally
used
her idea.
"
(originally, initially)
Used with verbs:
"
He will
teach
his daughter how to
use
a lawnmower.
"
(teach, show)
"
Am I
allowed
to
use
the car?
"
(allowed, permitted)
"
I
need
to
use
the phone when you are done.
"
(need)
Used with prepositions:
"
I am
using
the paint
for
my art project.
"
(for)
"
You cannot
use
calculators
during
the test.
"
(during)
"
They are
using
the garden
as
a wedding venue.
"
(as)
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use
(n):
the act of doing something with a machine or object
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Used with adjectives:
"
We found
new
uses
for tin cans.
"
(new, many, various, multiple, practical)
"
The computers are for
limited
use
only.
"
(limited, official)
"
The
daily
use
of cigarettes is bad for your health.
"
(daily, regular, everyday, frequent)
"
The
heavy
use
of illegal drugs can kill you.
"
(heavy, excessive, lifetime, long-term)
"
He has a cell phone for
personal
use
.
"
(personal, private)
"
She made
full
use
of her inherited money.
"
(full, good, great)
"
With
proper
use
, the machine can last for years.
"
(proper, careful, correct, safe)
Used with verbs:
"
Shoe boxes
have
a variety of
uses
.
"
(have)
"
They
discontinued
the
use
of chemicals in their products.
"
(discontinued, stopped, oppose, discourage)
"
The teacher
allows
the
use
of calculators during tests.
"
(allows, permits)
"
The state is trying to
ban
the
use
of marijuana.
"
(ban, forbid, outlaw, prohibit, legalize)
"
Schools should
regulate
the
use
of cell phones in the classroom.
"
(regulate, limit, restrict, reduce)
"
She
supports
the
use
of organic cleaning products.
"
(supports, encourages, promotes, recommends)
Used with prepositions:
"
This money is
for
emergency
use
only.
"
(for)
"
The computer is always
in
use
.
"
(in)
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