Word: USE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of USE
- The act of using.
"The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations."
- The act of consuming alcohol or narcotics.
- (followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.
"What's the use of a law that nobody follows?"
- To utilize or employ.
- To accustom; to habituate. (Now common only in participial form. Uses the same pronunciation as the noun; see usage notes.)
"soldiers who are used to hardships and danger"
- (except in past tense) To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to.)
"I used to get things done."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "use" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "use" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is USE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is USE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in USE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing USE:
- # the use effect
- # master of use
- # playing with use
- # in terms of use
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