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| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
use with Russian translation
use usage examples
Могу ли я использовать запасной ключ, чтобы зайти сегодня вечером?
Can I use the spare key to come in tonight?
Мы стараемся использовать меньше горячей воды, чтобы экономить на оплате коммуналки.
We try to use less hot water to save on our energy bills.
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use belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
use synonyms
What's the difference between use / utilize / employ / exploit / apply / avail oneself of
The engineer utilized a new method to improve efficiency.
We employ a range of techniques in the project.
often negative connotation: to use someone or something unfairly for one's own benefit
The company exploited cheap labor to cut costs.
Apply the cream to the affected area.
formal/old-fashioned: to make use of something (often opportunities or services)
You may avail yourself of the guest facilities during your stay.
to turn to something (often a measure) as a last option
During the blackout they resorted to using candles.
She knows how to operate the washing machine.
What's the difference
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How to pronounce use and what this word means
use means use. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce use
/ˈjuːz/
use translation
use
use examples
Can I use the spare key to come in tonight?
use transcription
/ˈjuːz/, /ˈjuːz/
Questions about this word
use meaning: what does it mean?
make use of
use pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
use is pronounced as /ˈjuːz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
use definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Can I use the spare key to come in tonight? Translation: Могу ли я использовать запасной ключ, чтобы зайти сегодня вечером?
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