What does USE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /jus/
- Letters
- 3
- Scrabble score
- 3
- Words With Friends score
- 4
- How common
- Very common
Meaning
noun
- the act of using“he warned against the use of narcotic drugs”
- what something is used for“the function of an auger is to bore holes”
- a particular service“he put his knowledge to good use”
- (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing“the consumption of energy has increased steadily”
- (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition“owls have nocturnal habits”
- exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage“his manipulation of his friends was scandalous”
- (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property“we were given the use of his boat”
verb
- put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose“use your head!”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
uses4
Anagrams of USE
Words inside USE
2 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
es2us2
Related
Questions
Is USE a valid word in word games?
USE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is USE worth?
USE is worth 3 points with Scrabble letter values and 4 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from USE?
2 other words, including US and ES.