Used: meaning, definitions and examples
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used
[ juːzd ]
in a sentence
previously owned or employed; secondhand
Synonyms
pre-owned, secondhand, worn
Examples of usage
- I bought a used car from the dealership.
- She found a used book at the thrift store.
in a sentence
utilized for a specific purpose
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She used her skills to complete the project.
- The tools were used for construction.
Translations
Translations of the word "used" in other languages:
🇵🇹 usado
🇮🇳 उपयोग किया हुआ
🇩🇪 gebraucht
🇮🇩 bekas
🇺🇦 використаний
🇵🇱 używany
🇯🇵 使った (tsukatta)
🇫🇷 utilisé
🇪🇸 usado
🇹🇷 kullanılmış
🇰🇷 사용된 (sayongdoen)
🇸🇦 مستعمل (mustamāl)
🇨🇿 použitý
🇸🇰 použitý
🇨🇳 用过的 (yòngguò de)
🇸🇮 uporabljen
🇮🇸 notaður
🇰🇿 қолданылған
🇬🇪 გამოყენებული (gamoyenebuli)
🇦🇿 istifadə olunmuş
🇲🇽 usado
Word origin
The word 'used' originated from the Old English word 'usod,' which means 'exploited' or 'used up.' Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to encompass both the idea of being previously owned or employed, as well as being utilized for a specific purpose. The versatility of the word 'used' has made it a common term in everyday language, reflecting the practical and resourceful nature of human behavior.
See also: abuse, disuse, disused, misuse, misused, overuse, peruse, reusableness, reuse, reusing, underuse, unusable, unused, usability, usable, usage, useful, usefully, usefulness, useless, uselessness, users, using, usual, utensil, utilize.