Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: use, use_of_goods_and_services

'use'

[use.n.01] as in: the act of using

Examples:
he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
skilled in the utilization of computers

'use'

[function.n.02] as in: what something is used for

Examples:
the function of an auger is to bore holes
ballet is beautiful but what use is it?

'use'

[use.n.03] as in: a particular service

Examples:
he put his knowledge to good use
patrons have their uses

'use'

[consumption.n.03] as in: (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

Examples:
the consumption of energy has increased steadily

'use'

[habit.n.02] as in: (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition

Examples:
owls have nocturnal habits
she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair
long use had hardened him to it

'use'

[manipulation.n.01] as in: exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

Examples:
his manipulation of his friends was scandalous

'use'

[use.n.07] as in: (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property

Examples:
we were given the use of his boat

'use'

[use.v.01] as in: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Examples:
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

'use'

[use.v.02] as in: take or consume (regularly or habitually)

Examples:
She uses drugs rarely

'use'

[use.v.03] as in: use up, consume fully

Examples:
The legislature expended its time on school questions

'use'

[use.v.04] as in: seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage

Examples:
She uses her influential friends to get jobs
The president's wife used her good connections

'use'

[practice.v.04] as in: avail oneself to

Examples:
apply a principle
practice a religion
use care when going down the stairs
use your common sense
practice non-violent resistance

'use'

[use.v.06] as in: habitually do something (use only in the past tense)

Examples:
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

Origins

					use (English)
└── usen (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── user (Old French (842-ca. 1400))