Meaning of used in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   used

   Definitions

   1. of persons

   Examples

   • « taken advantage of »
   • « after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used »

   Synonyms

   • misused
2. 2. previously used or owned by another

   Examples

   • « bought a secondhand (or used) car »

   Synonyms

   • old

3. Qualitative Adjective

   used

   Definitions

   1. employed in accomplishing something

   Examples

   • « the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker »

   Synonyms

   • in use
   • utilized
   • utilised

   Antonyms

   • misused