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that can be used for vs that can be use for

The correct phrase is 'that can be used for.' 'That can be use for' is incorrect because 'use' should be in the past participle form 'used' to match the auxiliary verb 'can be.'

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 2046 views

that can be used for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the purpose or function of something. 'Used' is the past participle form of 'use' and should be used after 'can be.'

Examples:

  • This knife is a versatile tool that can be used for cutting, slicing, and chopping.
  • The software includes features that can be used for data analysis and visualization.
  • I have a spare room that can be used for guests when they visit.
  • The old barn was renovated into a cozy space that can be used for events and gatherings.
  • The grant money will be used for research and development purposes.
  • Jun 15, 2015 ... Is there an adjective that can be used for “increased storage capacity”. up vote 4 down vote favorite. If something becomes faster, we say this is ...
  • Sep 28, 2015 ... There are nearly two dozen brands of pills that can be used for emergency contraception in the United States today. Several products are ...
  • Aug 31, 2015 ... The results which are links to the materials needs to be optimized. Can anyone suggest what optimization algorithms that can be used for this ...
  • Dec 2, 2014 ... Additionally, there are items that can be used for other than the intended purpose , items that can be used in a survival situation for example. 1.

Alternatives:

  • that can be utilized for
  • that can be employed for
  • that can be applied for
  • that can be utilized in
  • that can be employed in

that can be use for

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Use' should be 'used' to match the auxiliary verb 'can be.'

  • Aug 1, 2015 ... which macbook suitable for accounting student in university ? Does mac have sofware that can be use for accounting work ? Does mac have ...
  • The reference data may contain some common address elements, such as house number range, street name, and street type, that can be use for geocoding.
  • Jun 9, 2015 ... what medium besides tryptic soy broth(tsb) and mueller hinton broth that can be use for mic assay? Can I use seawater complete medium ...
  • Aug 18, 2014 ... I check the software download, the smallest unit that can be use for SCA is SH250, CX555 but this unit are all end-of-life. Is there a SCA ...

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