What is the Meaning of USE UP?

for English Language Learners (ELL) – those learning to speak English as a Second Language (ESL), or English as an Additional Language (EAL)

use up something

use something up

Definition:

completely finish, so that there is none left

Examples:

1. I can’t find any more butter. Did you use it all up?

2. Why don’t you use up some of your leftover wool and knit a scarf?

present –	USE UP
present participle –	USING UP
past –	USED UP
past participle –	USED UP

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