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Teo Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

use the company

Come over for dinner - I could use the company.

What does "use the company" mean?
  

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noun : the state of being with someone ( Example: "He missed their company" ) I am in need of company. I want to be with someone because I'm lonely, bored, sad etc.

  • noun : the state of being with someone ( Example: "He missed their company" ) I am in need of company.
  • I want to be with someone because I'm lonely, bored, sad etc.
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noun: the state of being with someone (Example: "He missed their company")

I am in need of company. I want to be with someone because I'm lonely, bored, sad etc.
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What does use the state of being with someone mean?
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use is sometimes used to mean 'appreciate' or 'really want'.

I could use a hand here (I'd appreciate some some help)

I could use a coffee (I really want a coffee)

The garden could use some rain (all my grass is dying).

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