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used Definition

used (yo̵̅o̅zd : see note at use)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

use

adjective

  1. that has been used
  2. secondhand

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.

used Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • so: We're so used to being the big boys.
  • not: Extra stuff that is not used does no harm I agree.
  • well: The Yeomanry Cavalry, Volunteers and Militia were well used to being called out to pre-empt violence.
  • n't: Frank is lovely, but a very nervous dog and is n't used to being left alone.
  • now: THE PROPERTY USED TO BE RUN COMMERCIALLY AS AN EQUESTRIAN CENTER AND IS NOW USED AS A PRIVATE PROPERTY.
  • quite: All council officers carry identity cards and are quite used to being challenged - if in doubt, check it out!

Modifies a noun

  • car: Featured Sites 1 to 10 for " used cars " 1. Jaguar Approved Used Cars.
  • motorcycle: A minimum discount of 5 % with up to 10 % off selected new and used motorcycles & scooters.
  • textbook: Skyrocketing demand for used textbooks creates boom for online booksellers.
  • caravan: Recently completed expansion programs at both Knottingley and South Cave sites have resulted in easily accessible displays of both new and used caravans.
  • vehicle: You can apply to borrow from £ 5,000 for the purpose of buying a new or used motor vehicle up to 5 years old.
  • laptop: Flaps covering some ports may be missing which is also normal for used laptops.

Used with adjective complement

  • get: Mock Court Room You can get used to being in a court room.
  • grow: As a result both Kittens and cats grow up used to being handled, properly house trained and of course healthy.
  • become: First, we are becoming used to being watched.
  • discard: Service managers should pro-actively consult the local community on discarded used injecting equipment.

Preposition: in

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