used

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adjective

ˈyüzd 

in the phrase "used to" usually ˈyüs(t)

1

: having been used before

one of the most used quotes

: such as

a

: already exhausted for its intended purpose

a used tissue

b

: having had a previous owner : secondhand

a used car

used clothing/furniture

2

: accustomed, habituated

… showing how used he was to papers with lies on them …

—Gilbert Millstein

used

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past tense and past participle of use entry 1

Synonyms of used

Adjective

• accustomed

Examples of used in a Sentence

Adjective

The books on this shelf are used.

my grandmother has spent her whole life on the farm and is used to working hard

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Essentially what’s happened is that all matches have been split into four quarters, something which fans of US sports are very used to. —Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 June 2026

Inside the quaint shop, search through shelves of used and new books in every genre. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

While the Lemon Law Arbitration Program covers only new car sales, Connecticut also requires dealers who sell used cars over a purchase price of $3,000 to provide a warranty. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026

Unlike used vehicles, which Carvana has specialized in selling online, the sales of new vehicles are more regulated state-by-state. —Michael Wayland, CNBC, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing used

• got used to
• take some getting used to
• used not to
• used to
• what it used to be

Rhymes for used

• abused
• accused
• amused
• bemused
• confused
• contused
• defused
• diffused
• disused
• effused
• enthused
• excused

Kids Definition

used

adjective

ˈyüzd 

in the phrase "

used to "

usually ˈyüs(t)

1

: employed in accomplishing something

a much used excuse

2

: that has been used

especially : secondhand sense 2a

used cars

3

: having the habit of doing or experiencing

is used to flying