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put to good use

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpʊt tə ˌɡʊd ˈjuːs/

put to good use means: To use something in a helpful or effective way.

verb

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To use something in a helpful or effective way.

  • We put the spare wood to good use.
  • He is putting his training to good use.
  • Can you put this old computer to good use?

How to use it: put something to good use (She put her language skills to good use.)

Similar words: make good use of, use effectively

Opposites: waste

Common phrases: put to good use, put something to good use

Questions about put to good use

What does put to good use mean?

To use something in a helpful or effective way.

What is put to good use in other languages?

Türkçe: iyi değerlendirmek · Español: aprovechar bien · Français: mettre à profit · Deutsch: gut nutzen · Italiano: mettere a frutto · 日本語: 有効に活用する

How do you pronounce put to good use?

It is pronounced /ˌpʊt tə ˌɡʊd ˈjuːs/.

How do you use put to good use in a sentence?

We put the spare wood to good use. He is putting his training to good use.

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