Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
Employ something for a purpose
Kolokacje
use a computer
|use a phone
|use a tool
|use time wisely
|use force
Synonimy
utilize (More formal and often used in technical contexts.)
Antonimy
ignore (Not making use of something available.)
Tematy
daily life
|work
|education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'use' as a noun with 'usage'. 'Usage' often refers to the way something is used, especially language.
Znaczenie
Act of employing something
Kolokacje
make use of
|in common use
|put to use
Synonimy
application (More formal; often used in technical or academic contexts.)
Antonimy
disuse (The state of not being used.)
Tematy
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The act of doing something with an object, tool, or idea.
The act or practice of putting something into service for a particular purpose.
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes forget 'use up' is needed when emphasizing that nothing remains.
Znaczenie
Consume or expend a resource
Kolokacje
use energy
|use fuel
|use money wisely
Synonimy
expend (More formal; often used in business or technical contexts.)
Antonimy
save (To keep rather than consume a resource.)
Tematy
daily life
|economy
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To take and finish something like time, money, or fuel.
To consume, spend, or deplete a resource such as time, money, or energy.
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this with the neutral meaning of 'use'. Context usually makes the negative tone clear.
Znaczenie
Exploit someone unfairly
Kolokacje
use someone for money
|use someone for personal gain
Synonimy
exploit (Stronger connotation of unfairness and harm.)
Antonimy
help (To support someone without selfish motives.)
Tematy
relationships
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To get what you want from someone in an unfair way.
To treat someone unfairly for your own benefit.