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The words 'use' and 'uses' function as both nouns and verbs.

  • The noun 'use' can function as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.
  • The noun 'uses' is the plural form of the singular noun 'use'.
  • The verb 'use' tells what the subject does.
  • The verb 'uses' is the third person, singular of the verb to 'use'.

Example uses of the words 'use' and 'uses':

The use of foul language is not permitted here. (singular noun, subject of the sentence)

The uses of this facility are both private and public. (plural noun, subject of the sentence)

We have the use of the cabin for the weekend. (singular noun, direct object of the verb 'have')

Her website describes clever uses for everyday objects. (plural noun, direct object of the verb 'describes')

I must thank Jim for the use of his car. (singular noun, object of the preposition 'for')

A computer has a lot of uses. (plural noun, object of the preposition 'of')

You may use my pen to write the note. (verb, second person, singular)

We use English to answer these questions. (verb, first person, plural)

The cat uses the bookshelf to sit in the sun. (verb, third person, singular)

He paid a lot of money for that computer he uses. (verb, third person, singular)

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