Use over Meaning in English
expression
ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˈoʊvɝ
YOOZ OH-ver
juːz/ /ˈəʊvɐ
YOOZ OH-vuh
Definition
To use something again, often multiple times or repeatedly, instead of throwing it away after one use.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to reusing objects for the same or different purposes; often associated with sustainability. Common in instructions: 'You can use over this container.' More formal alternatives: 'reuse', 'repurpose'. Sometimes appears as 'use over and over' for emphasis.
Spanish: usar más veces - reutilizarPortuguese (BR): usar novamente - reutilizarPortuguese (PT): usar novamente - reutilizarChinese (Simplified): 反复使用 - 多次使用Chinese (Traditional): 反覆使用 - 多次使用Hindi: बार-बार उपयोग करना - पुनः उपयोग करनाArabic: استخدام عدة مرات - إعادة استخدامBengali: পুনঃবার ব্যবহার করা - বারবার ব্যবহার করাRussian: использовать несколько раз - повторно использоватьJapanese: 何度も使う - 再利用するVietnamese: sử dụng nhiều lần - tái sử dụngKorean: 여러 번 사용하다 - 재사용하다Turkish: birden fazla kez kullanmak - tekrar kullanmakUrdu: بار بار استعمال کرنا - دوبارہ استعمال کرناIndonesian: menggunakan kembali - menggunakan berulang kali
Example Sentences
You can use over these glass jars for storing food.
basic
Some bottles are designed to use over many times.
basic
Please use over paper bags instead of plastic ones.
basic
I always use over my notebooks until every page is full.
natural
If you use over containers, you help reduce waste.
natural
It's a good idea to use over gift bags from birthdays and holidays.
natural