👉 The act of using.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look! You’ve got a great start, pointing out the dictionary’s clue – “The act of using.” That’s absolutely right! Let's break it down in a way that makes sense, and maybe even rhymes a little bit: “Uses” means to employ , you see, To take something and make it be, A part of what you need or do, Like a tool, or a thought, anew! It’s about application, don't you know? Putting things to work, watch them grow. For example, "This pencil uses lead," - see how we use it instead? Or “The recipe uses flour,” – it's a key ingredient, pure! So, ‘uses’ is all about doing , Taking something and making it shining! Do you have any questions about that rhyme? Let's discuss!