use

noun, verb169 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5

Using something to its greatest possible extent.

constant use8.8

Happening or existing all the time or again and again.

effective use8.7

Using something in a way that produces the intended result.

efficient use8.6

Using something without wasting time, money, or energy.

extensive use8.5

A large amount of use.

Using something to its greatest possible extent.

frequent use8.5

Happening or existing all the time or again and again.

A large amount of use, often with negative connotations.

considerable use8.0

A large amount of use.

A large amount of use.

A large amount of use.

use ... properly8.2

To use something in the right way.

use ... correctly8.0

To use something in the right way.

use ... appropriately7.0

To use something in a way that is suitable for a particular situation.

use ... improperly5.5

To use something in a way that is not suitable or correct.

To use something that is available to you.

come into use6.5

To start being used.

bring sth (back) into use6.0

To start using something again after a period of not being used.

Collocations with "use"

use + ...

device experiment method recipe trial

... + use

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