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use with Russian translation
use usage examples
Могу ли я использовать запасной ключ, чтобы зайти сегодня вечером?
Can I use the spare key to come in tonight?
Мы стараемся использовать меньше горячей воды, чтобы экономить на оплате коммуналки.
We try to use less hot water to save on our energy bills.
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use belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
use synonyms
What's the difference between use / utilize / employ / exploit / apply / avail oneself of
basic, general verb for putting something into service or employing it
I use hot water to wash the dishes.
Я использую горячую воду, чтобы мыть посуду.
The engineer utilized a new method to improve efficiency.
Инженер использовал (применил) новый метод для повышения эффективности.
We employ a range of techniques in the project.
Мы используем (применяем) ряд методик в проекте.
often negative connotation: to use someone or something unfairly for one's own benefit
The company exploited cheap labor to cut costs.
Компания эксплуатировала дешёвую рабочую силу, чтобы снизить затраты.
Apply the cream to the affected area.
Нанесите крем на поражённый участок.
formal/old-fashioned: to make use of something (often opportunities or services)
You may avail yourself of the guest facilities during your stay.
Вы можете воспользоваться удобствами для гостей во время вашего пребывания.
to turn to something (often a measure) as a last option
During the blackout they resorted to using candles.
Во время отключения электричества они прибегли к использованию свечей.
She knows how to operate the washing machine.
Она умеет управлять/работать со стиральной машиной.
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How to pronounce use and what this word means
use translation: использовать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce use
/ˈjuːz/
use translation
использовать
use examples
Can I use the spare key to come in tonight?
use transcription
/ˈjuːz/, /ˈjuːz/
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use meaning: what does it mean?
make use of
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use is pronounced as /ˈjuːz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
use definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Can I use the spare key to come in tonight? Translation: Могу ли я использовать запасной ключ, чтобы зайти сегодня вечером?
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