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

Adjective

• accustomed
• given
• habituated
• wont

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

Carvana Retail investors are fascinated by Carvana, which sells used cars online and delivers them from buildings that resemble giant vending machines. —John Dorfman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

The famed British automaker will keep to selling used cars until its next model comes out in 2026. —Melvin Backman, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024

He's been dumped by girlfriend Vanessa (Morena Baccarin), rejected by the Avengers and is now selling used cars. —John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024

In Allegheny County, officials use these forms to verify the exact number of used and unused ballots returned by poll workers. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

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

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