Dictionary Check: use
"use" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
the act of using
Example:
"he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"
noun
what something is used for
Example:
"the function of an auger is to bore holes"
noun
a particular service
Example:
"he put his knowledge to good use"
noun
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
Example:
"the consumption of energy has increased steadily"
noun
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
Example:
"owls have nocturnal habits"
noun
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
Example:
"his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
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