Definition of USE
1
a : the act or practice of employing something
: employment,
application <he made good
use of his spare time>
b : the fact or state of being used <a dish in daily
use>
c : a method or manner of employing or applying something <gained practice in the
use of the camera>
2
a (1) : habitual or customary usage
(2) : an individual habit or group custom
b : a liturgical form or observance;
especially : a liturgy having modifications peculiar to a local church or religious order
3
a : the privilege or benefit of using something <gave him the
use of her car>
b : the ability or power to use something (as a limb or faculty)
c : the legal enjoyment of property that consists in its employment, occupation, exercise, or practice <she had the
use of the estate for life>
4
a : a particular service or end <put learning to practical
use>
b : the quality of being suitable for employment <saving things that might be of
use>
c : good 2b <it's no
use arguing>
d : the occasion or need to employ <took only what they had
use for>
5
a : the benefit in law of one or more persons;
specifically : the benefit or profit of property established in one other than the legal possessor
b : a legal arrangement by which such benefits and profits are so established
6
: a favorable attitude
: liking <had no
use for modern art>
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