This meaning refers to the different purposes, functions, or tasks for which something is suitable.
This tool has many practical uses.
The plant has both medicinal and culinary uses.
This meaning refers to particular examples or manners in which something is applied or expressed.
The article describes several uses of artificial intelligence.
These uses of the word are now uncommon.
This meaning refers to advantages or situations in which something proves helpful or valuable.
The old device still has its uses.
Patience has many uses in difficult negotiations.
This formal and historical meaning refers to accepted customs, habits, or established social practices.
The book records the traditional uses of the community.
Local laws respected ancient uses and customs.
This is the third-person singular form of use and means putting an object, method, or resource into service.
She uses a laptop for work.
The system uses encryption to protect data.
This meaning refers to consuming or requiring a resource during an activity or process.
The heater uses a lot of electricity.
This process uses less water than the older method.
This negative meaning refers to treating someone as a means to achieve a personal goal without proper concern for them.
He uses people to advance his career.
She feels that the company uses its temporary workers.
This meaning refers to taking or consuming medication, drugs, or another substance, either appropriately or habitually.
She uses a prescribed inhaler.
The clinic supports anyone who uses addictive substances.
