using

Verb

use (third-person singular simple present uses, present participle using, simple past and past participle used)

1. (transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
   • Use this knife to slice the bread.

   Synonyms:

   apply, employ, engage, utilise, utilize

2. (often, transitive, with-up) To expend; to consume by employing.
   • I used the money they allotted me.
3. (transitive) To exploit.
   • You never cared about me; you just used me!

   Synonyms:

   exploit, take advantage of

4. (transitive) To consume (alcohol, drugs, etc), especially regularly.
   • He uses cocaine.
5. (intransitive) To consume a previously specified substance, especially a drug to which one is addicted.
   • Richard began experimenting with cocaine last year; now he uses almost every day.
6. (transitive) To benefit from; to be able to employ or stand.
   • I could use a drink.

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