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Employed for some purpose; Put into service; Availed oneself of; Adj: Previously utilized by or owned by another; Secondhand; Showing wear and tear.

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Used as a verb, listen here, it means: Employed for some purpose; Put into service; Availed oneself of; Adj: Previously utilized by or owned by another; Secondhand; Showing wear and tear. Used as an adjective, listen here, it means: Accustomed to or habituated to.

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Usage examples (41)
  • The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly.
  • The principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war
  • After going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used
  • Bought a secondhand (or used) car
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  • ''used" is a heteronym, which means you may find it with different pronunciations and different meanings.
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