to use
to use
'Use' is a regular verb: use / used / used. Note the separate expression 'used to' for past habits, which follows its own pattern.
I use this app every day.
I use this app every day.
Indicative
Present Simple
I use my bike to get to work.
I use my bike to get to work.
You use too many words to say simple things.
You use too many words to say simple things.
The machine uses very little power.
The machine uses very little power.
We use fresh herbs in every dish.
We use fresh herbs in every dish.
You use the same room for meetings.
You use the same room for meetings.
They use solar panels for their electricity.
They use solar panels for their electricity.
Present Continuous
I am using the printer right now.
I am using the printer right now.
You are using my charger again.
You are using my charger again.
She is using the kitchen at the moment.
She is using the kitchen at the moment.
We are using a new tool for this project.
We are using a new tool for this project.
You are using far too much water.
You are using far too much water.
They are using the hall for a rehearsal.
They are using the hall for a rehearsal.
Past Simple
I used the last of the milk this morning.
I used the last of the milk this morning.
You used a clever trick to solve it.
You used a clever trick to solve it.
She used her own money to fix the roof.
She used her own money to fix the roof.
We used an old recipe from my grandmother.
We used an old recipe from my grandmother.
You used the wrong form for the application.
You used the wrong form for the application.
They used ropes to climb the wall.
They used ropes to climb the wall.
Present Perfect
I have used this brand for years.
I have used this brand for years.
You have used all your free credits.
You have used all your free credits.
He has used up all the paint.
He has used up all the paint.
We have used this route many times.
We have used this route many times.
You have used more data than usual this month.
You have used more data than usual this month.
They have used the same logo since 1990.
They have used the same logo since 1990.
Past Perfect
I had used the whole battery before noon.
I had used the whole battery before noon.
You had used that excuse once too often.
You had used that excuse once too often.
She had used all her savings by then.
She had used all her savings by then.
We had used the map long before the app existed.
We had used the map long before the app existed.
You had used the wrong key on the lock.
You had used the wrong key on the lock.
They had used every trick in the book.
They had used every trick in the book.
Future Simple (will)
Future Simple
I will use the stairs, not the lift.
I will use the stairs, not the lift.
You will use this knowledge one day.
You will use this knowledge one day.
The new model will use less fuel.
The new model will use less fuel.
We will use the garden for the party.
We will use the garden for the party.
You will use these skills throughout your career.
You will use these skills throughout your career.
They will use the data to improve the service.
They will use the data to improve the service.
Conditional
Present Conditional (would)
Present Conditional
I would use a different colour for the walls.
I would use a different colour for the walls.
You would use less paper with a tablet.
You would use less paper with a tablet.
She would use public transport if it were reliable.
She would use public transport if it were reliable.
We would use the spare room as an office.
We would use the spare room as an office.
You would use fewer plastic bags with a basket.
You would use fewer plastic bags with a basket.
They would use the profit to hire more staff.
They would use the profit to hire more staff.
Perfect Conditional (would have)
Perfect Conditional
I would have used a map if my phone had died.
I would have used a map if my phone had died.
You would have used the time better with a plan.
You would have used the time better with a plan.
He would have used a ladder, but there wasn't one.
He would have used a ladder, but there wasn't one.
We would have used the coupon if it had been valid.
We would have used the coupon if it had been valid.
You would have used the back door in an emergency.
You would have used the back door in an emergency.
They would have used a bigger van for the move.
They would have used a bigger van for the move.
Imperative
Imperative
Use a pencil for the first draft.
Use a pencil for the first draft.
Let's use the map to find the shortcut.
Let's use the map to find the shortcut.
