English · Word Candidate

use

/juːs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: uses · using · used

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of using.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động sử dụng

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Noun

Examples

The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of consuming alcohol or narcotics.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động tiêu thụ rượu hoặc ma túy

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Noun

Examples

Heavy alcohol use (2.5 drinks per day or more) at any age is unhealthy and should be avoided.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To utilize or employ. — To employ; to apply; to utilize.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng hoặc khai thác

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Verb

Examples

Use this knife to slice the bread.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To utilize or employ. — To expend; to consume by employing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng hoặc tiêu hao

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Verb

Examples

I used the money they allotted me.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “use” mean?

The act of using.

Is “use” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.