Pola penggunaan:
to use [something] to [do something]
I use my laptop for both work and entertainment.
A laptopomat munkára és szórakozásra is használom.
She used a knife to cut the bread.
Kést használt a kenyér felvágásához.
You can use this key to open the garage.
They used the money to buy new equipment.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
I use my phone every day.
Mindennap használom a telefonomat.
He uses a pen to write.
Tollat használ az íráshoz.
We use water to cook rice.
She uses a bag for her books.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'use' with 'spend' when talking about time or money. 'Use' focuses on the action or function, while 'spend' refers to giving up time or money.
Arti
Employ something for a purpose
Kolokasi
use a computer
|use a phone
|use a tool
|use time wisely
|use force
Sinonim
utilize (More formal and often used in technical contexts.)
Antonim
ignore (Not making use of something available.)
Tema
daily life
|work
|education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To do something with an object, tool, or idea to achieve a goal.
To put something into action or service for a particular purpose.
The use of plastic bags is being reduced in many cities.
Sok városban visszaszorítják a műanyag zacskók használatát.
This machine is for laboratory use only.
Ez a gép kizárólag laboratóriumi használatra való.
The dictionary is of great use when learning new words.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The use of phones is not allowed here.
Itt nem engedélyezett a telefonok használata.
We learned about the use of tools.
Az eszközök használatáról tanultunk.
This pen is for office use.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may confuse 'use' as a noun with 'usage'. 'Usage' often refers to the way something is used, especially language.
Arti
Act of employing something
Kolokasi
make use of
|in common use
|put to use
Sinonim
application (More formal; often used in technical or academic contexts.)
Antonim
disuse (The state of not being used.)
Tema
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
The act of doing something with an object, tool, or idea.
The act or practice of putting something into service for a particular purpose.
Pola penggunaan:
to use [resource] [up/in doing something]
This car uses a lot of fuel.
Ez az autó sok üzemanyagot fogyaszt.
We used all our savings to buy the house.
Az összes megtakarításunkat felhasználtuk a ház megvásárlására.
She uses too much sugar in her tea.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
I use much water when I cook pasta.
Sok vizet használok fel, amikor tésztát főzök.
He uses all his money on games.
Minden pénzét játékokra költi.
We use too much paper at school.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes forget 'use up' is needed when emphasizing that nothing remains.
Arti
Consume or expend a resource
Kolokasi
use energy
|use fuel
|use money wisely
Sinonim
expend (More formal; often used in business or technical contexts.)
Antonim
save (To keep rather than consume a resource.)
Tema
daily life
|economy
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To take and finish something like time, money, or fuel.
To consume, spend, or deplete a resource such as time, money, or energy.
Pola penggunaan:
to use [someone] for [benefit]
He was just using her to get a promotion.
Csak kihasználta őt, hogy előléptetést kapjon.
They accused the company of using its workers.
Azzal vádolták a céget, hogy kizsákmányolja a dolgozóit.
She felt he had used her trust for his own gain.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
He uses her to get money.
Kihasználja őt, hogy pénzhez jusson.
They use people to get power.
Kihasználják az embereket, hogy hatalomhoz jussanak.
She uses friends to get help.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may confuse this with the neutral meaning of 'use'. Context usually makes the negative tone clear.
Arti
Exploit someone unfairly
Kolokasi
use someone for money
|use someone for personal gain
Sinonim
exploit (Stronger connotation of unfairness and harm.)
Antonim
help (To support someone without selfish motives.)
Tema
relationships
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To get what you want from someone in an unfair way.
To treat someone unfairly for your own benefit.