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

The price of both new and used cars has soared over the past few years. —Chris Kissell, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024

One key issue to focus on is how to identify AI contributions or creations as everyone is currently dependent on creators mentioning if and how the used AI as part of their work. —Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2024

The appeals court disagreed with book publishers' claims that IA profited off e-books by soliciting donations or earning a small percentage from used books sold through referral links on its site. —Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2024

Either way, there is a market for used infant Isabel Marant. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 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