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

Save 20% for a new car or 10% for a used one, but don’t ignore other dreams—small contributions keep progress alive. —Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

Little in terms of policies has been put in place, other than a subsidy program to incentivize trading in used household appliances and electronic goods. —Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024

Some good prices also rose, with used cars increasing 2% following a 2.7% bump the prior month, new cars, 0.6% and appliances, 0.7%. —Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024

Inflation Rose In October, Raising Concerns For Fed Rate Cuts By Michael D. Carroll Breaking News Editor 134 Driven by higher costs for used cars, hotel stays, and auto insurance, inflation in the United States edged up slightly last month but remained well below its peak from two years ago. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 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