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Word: Utilised

Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of "utilize")

Definition: "Utilised" means that something has been put to use or made use of in a particular way. It often indicates that something is being used effectively or efficiently.

Usage Instructions:

• "Utilised" is typically used in formal or academic contexts.
• It can refer to physical objects, time, skills, resources, or ideas.

Example:

• "The resources were utilised to complete the project on time."
  • (This means that the resources were used to help finish the project.)

Advanced Usage:

When you say something has been "utilised," it often implies a thoughtful or planned use, rather than just using something casually.

Variants:

• Utilize (present tense) - "I will utilize my time wisely."
• Utilization (noun) - "The utilization of technology in education has increased."

Different Meanings:

While "utilised" generally means to use something, the context can change its meaning slightly: - In some contexts, it may imply optimization, meaning not just using something, but using it in the best way possible.

Synonyms:

• Used
• Employed
• Applied
• Exploited (in a neutral context)
• Harnessed

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Make the most of something - This phrase means to utilize something in the best way possible.

  • Example: "She really made the most of her time during the summer break."

• Put to good use - This expression means to utilize something effectively.

  • Example: "He put his skills to good use by volunteering at the local shelter."

Summary:

"Utilised" is a verb that means something has been effectively put to use. It is used in more formal contexts and can refer to various things like resources, time, or skills.

Academic

Adjective

1. put to use

Synonyms

• utilized