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uses

[/ˈjuːzɪz/ (verb), /ˈjuːsɪz/ (noun)]
verb/noun
usa/usos
1. Third person singular present tense of 'use'; to employ something for a purpose
She uses a computer for work.
Ela usa um computador para trabalhar.
2. Plural noun: instances, purposes, or applications of something
The uses of this tool are endless.
Os usos desta ferramenta são infinitos.
3. To consume or utilize completely
He uses all his savings every month.
Ele usa todas as suas economias todos os meses.
Synonyms
employsutilizesapplieswieldsexploits
Antonyms
misusesabusesdiscardsignores

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
usa/usos
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
usa/usos
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

use one's head
use one's loaf
put to good use
have no use for
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