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used (yo̵̅o̅zd : see note at use)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

use

adjective

  1. that has been used
  2. secondhand

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used Synonyms

used

modif.

  1. Employed

    put to use, utilized, applied, adopted, adapted, accepted, put in service, practiced, turned to account.

    Antonyms discarded*, rejected*, unused. *

  2. Accustomed

    practiced, customary, suited; see habitual 1.

  3. Secondhand

    castoff, depreciated, repossessed; see old 2, worn 2.


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used Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • so: We're so used to being the big boys.

Modifies a noun

  • car: Featured Sites 1 to 10 for " used cars " 1. Jaguar Approved Used Cars.

Used with adjective complement

  • get: Mock Court Room You can get used to being in a court room.

Preposition: in

  • preparation: BACKGROUND PAPERS USED IN PREPARATION OF THIS REPORT Attached letters.
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used quotes

Talk about those subjects you have had long in your mind, and listen to what others say about subjects you have studied but recently. Knowledge and timber shouldn't be much used till they are seasoned.

-Holmes, Oliver Wendell

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