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Spell Bee Word: Use


What does use mean?

Word: Use

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Use means to do a job with something, as when you eat with a spoon or write with a pencil.

How do you spell use?

Syllables: use

Tricky part: The word starts with a 'you' sound, but there is no y and no o at the front. A single u makes that whole sound.

Watch out for: yuse, yooze

Memory tip: Say the name of the letter u out loud. It says 'you', and that is exactly how this word begins.

Use in a sentence

Example 1: I use a blue crayon for the sky.

Example 2: We use soap to wash our hands.

Example 3: May I use your eraser, please?

Fun Fact

This word came into English about eight hundred years ago from French, and the French word came from Latin.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) uze
b) use

Show answer

a) uze. We do not write it with a z. The buzzing sound in the middle is made by an s, as in music.

Sound Check

Choose the word which rhymes with 'use':

a) us
b) shoes

Show answer

b) shoes. Shoes ends with the same long oo and buzzing sound. Us is short and sharp.

Spellacadabra

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

us_

a) e
b) a

Show answer

a) e. Usa means nothing. The letter at the end of the word is a quiet one.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one do you use to cut paper?

a) cup
b) towel
c) scissors
d) spoon

Show answer

c) scissors

2. Mina will use a towel. What will she do?

a) ride her bike
b) read a story
c) eat her lunch
d) dry her hands

Show answer

d) dry her hands

Associated Words

Words that end in -se: house, purse, hose, rinse, louse, revise

More words from this list

ago, boy, else, game, I, main, over, sea

Next steps

How to participate in CREST International Spell Bee

The CREST International Spell Bee (CSB) is conducted in two editions – CREST International Spell Bee - Summer (CSB) and CREST International Spell Bee - Winter (CSBW) – giving students across the globe an opportunity to showcase and enhance their spelling proficiency. Designed for young learners from Senior KG to Class 8, the competition focuses on word-building, pronunciation, and vocabulary enrichment, helping students develop strong linguistic skills.

Steps to Participate:

Step 1: Visit the registration page and complete the registration with your desired subject.

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Step 3: After login, go to dashboard and click on Book slot/Take Exam

Step 4: Schedule your exam date and preferred time.

Step 5: Log in with your credentials on the exam day at the scheduled time and take the exam.

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