use
gb/jˈus/ us/jˈus/
A1
Англійська
~ 300
használ, használat, felhasznál, fogyaszt, költ, kihasznál, kizsákmányol
ДІЄСЛОВО
A1
1
használ
A1
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
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.
Значення
Employ something for a purpose
Словосполучення
use a computer
|use a phone
|use a tool
|use time wisely
|use force
Синоніми
utilize (More formal and often used in technical contexts.)
Антоніми
ignore (Not making use of something available.)
Теми
daily life
|work
|education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To do something with an object, tool, or idea to achieve a goal.
To put something into action or service for a particular purpose.
ІМЕННИК
A2
2
használat
A2
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'use' as a noun with 'usage'. 'Usage' often refers to the way something is used, especially language.
Значення
Act of employing something
Словосполучення
make use of
|in common use
|put to use
Синоніми
application (More formal; often used in technical or academic contexts.)
Антоніми
disuse (The state of not being used.)
Теми
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
The act of doing something with an object, tool, or idea.
The act or practice of putting something into service for a particular purpose.
ДІЄСЛОВО
A2
3
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes forget 'use up' is needed when emphasizing that nothing remains.
Значення
Consume or expend a resource
Словосполучення
use energy
|use fuel
|use money wisely
Синоніми
expend (More formal; often used in business or technical contexts.)
Антоніми
save (To keep rather than consume a resource.)
Теми
daily life
|economy
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To take and finish something like time, money, or fuel.
To consume, spend, or deplete a resource such as time, money, or energy.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B1
4
kihasznál
B1
kizsákmányol
B2
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with the neutral meaning of 'use'. Context usually makes the negative tone clear.
Значення
Exploit someone unfairly
Словосполучення
use someone for money
|use someone for personal gain
Синоніми
exploit (Stronger connotation of unfairness and harm.)
Антоніми
help (To support someone without selfish motives.)
Теми
relationships
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To get what you want from someone in an unfair way.
To treat someone unfairly for your own benefit.
Граматика
Словникова форма
use
IPA
GB/jˈus/
US/jˈus/
Склади й наголос
use (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (use)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: use
- Plural: use, uses
Verb
- Base: use
- 3rd Person Singular: uses
- Present Participle: using
- Past: used
Споріднені слова
Вирази
be of use
1/bˈi əv jˈus/
fixed phrase
Be helpful or useful
To be helpful in some way.
Приклади
- I hope this information will be of use to you.
- His advice was of little use in solving the problem.
used to
1/jˈust tə/
fixed phrase
Past habit or state no longer true
Shows that something happened often in the past but does not happen now.
Приклади
- I used to play tennis every weekend.
- She used to live in New York.
make use of
1/mˈeɪk jˈus əv/
fixed phrase
Employ something effectively
To use something in an effective way.
Приклади
- We should make use of the free materials provided.
- We should make use of the free resources available online.
- She made good use of her time abroad.
- She made use of her contacts to find a new job.
use up
1/jˈuz ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Consume completely a resource
To finish all of something so there is none left.
Приклади
- We used up all the milk making pancakes.
- She used up all the flour making bread.
- Don't use up all your energy before the race.
- Do not use up all your energy on the first task.
- We’ve used up our data for this month.