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use to

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈjuːs tə/

use to means: To do something with a tool or other thing in order to achieve a result.

verb

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To do something with a tool or other thing in order to achieve a result.

  • I use a pen to write.
  • She used a ladder to reach the shelf.
  • What do you use to clean the windows?

How to use it: use something to do something (We use this key to open the back door.)

Similar words: employ

Common phrases: use something to cut, use something to write

Questions about use to

What does use to mean?

To do something with a tool or other thing in order to achieve a result.

What is use to in other languages?

Türkçe: kullanmak · Español: usar · Français: utiliser · Deutsch: benutzen · Italiano: usare · 日本語: 使う

How do you pronounce use to?

It is pronounced /ˈjuːs tə/.

How do you use use to in a sentence?

I use a pen to write. She used a ladder to reach the shelf.

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