Hyphenation of use

How to hyphenate use

Because it is a word with a single syllable, use is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy.

use

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 3
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 3
Hyphens Count: 0

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of use

use is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The act of using.
Example: The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations.
noun
The act of consuming alcohol or narcotics.
noun
(followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.
Example: What's the use of a law that nobody follows?
noun
A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.
Example: This tool has many uses.
noun
Occasion or need to employ; necessity.
Example: I have no further use for these textbooks.
noun
Interest for lent money; premium paid for the use of something; usury.
noun
Continued or repeated practice; usage; habit.
noun
Common occurrence; ordinary experience.
noun
The special form of ritual adopted for use in any diocese.
Example: the Sarum, or Canterbury, use; the Hereford use; the York use; the Roman use; etc.
noun
(forging) A slab of iron welded to the side of a forging, such as a shaft, near the end, and afterward drawn down, by hammering, so as to lengthen the forging.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To utilize or employ.
verb
To accustom; to habituate. (Now common only in participial form. Uses the same pronunciation as the noun; see usage notes.)
Example: soldiers who are used to hardships and danger
verb
(except in past tense) To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to.)
Example: I used to get things done.
verb
To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.
Example: to use an animal cruelly
verb
To behave, act, comport oneself.

Words nearby use

usances
usant
usar
usara
usaron
usation
usaunce
usaunces
(use)
use-money
useability
useable
useably
used
used-up
usedly
usedness

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.