This is the 12275th most frequent Russian word.
использовала
"Использовала" means "used" (feminine singular, past tense).
Here, 'использовала' means 'used' or 'utilized,' referring to the application of personal resources (strengths) to achieve a goal.
Я использовала все свои силы, чтобы закончить проект.
I used all my strength to finish the project.
In this context, 'использовала' indicates employing or adopting a specific strategy or technique for a purpose.
Она использовала новый метод для обучения студентов.
She used a new method to teach students.
Here, 'использовали' is conjugated for plural and means 'used,' showing the employment of an object (bicycle) to accomplish an activity (travel).