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Meaning of could use | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

Would like, desire, would benefit from.

transitive

Equivalents

Deutsch gebrauchen können
Español venirle bien
Italiano fare bene fare piacere
Português cair bem

Examples

“I could use a cheeseburger right now.”
“Phew, that guy could use a shower!”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

could've coulda coulde couldest couldn't couldn't be bothered

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