Used
WordNet
adjective
(1) Previously used or owned by another
"Bought a secondhand (or used) car"
(2) 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
(3) Of persons; taken advantage of
"After going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used"
WiktionaryText
Verb
used
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- 1948, Carey McWilliams, North from Mexico / The Spanish-Speaking People of The United States, J. B. Lippincott Company, page 75
- In 1866 Colonel J. F. Meline noted that the rebozo had almost disappeared in Santa Fe and that hoop skirts, on sale in the stores, were being widely used.
- 1948, Carey McWilliams, North from Mexico / The Spanish-Speaking People of The United States, J. B. Lippincott Company, page 75
- abused, exploited, took unfair advantage of. [derogatory]
- You used me!
- to perform habitually; to be accustomed [to doing something]
- He used to live here, but moved away last year.
Adjective
used
- That is or has or have been used.
- The ground was littered with used syringes left behind by drug abusers.
- That has or have previously been owned by someone else.
- He bought a used car.
- Familiar through use; usual; accustomed.
- I got used to this weather.
Synonyms
- (that has or have been used)
- (that has or have previously been owned by someone else): second-hand
Antonyms
- (that has or have been used): unused
- (that has or have previously been owned by someone else): new