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used

UK/juːzd/ US/juzd/ very common

adjective

1.

employed in accomplishing something

  • “the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war” H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker
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2.

of persons; taken advantage of

  • “after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used”
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3.

previously used or owned by another

  • “bought a secondhand (or used) car”
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Origin

From Middle English used, equivalent to use + -ed.

Phrases

  • get used
  • getting used to
  • old time used to be
  • postally used
  • used bookstore
  • used up

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