Definition
Meaning of 'used'
Meaning of 'used' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Used 
[ imp. & p. p.]
- of Use [ imp. & p. p.]Meaning of 'used' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. used [ a]
[ a]Meaning (1):
- employed in accomplishing something
- employed in accomplishing something
Example in sentence:
- the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war
2. used [ s]
[ s]Meaning (2):
- (of persons) taken advantage of
- (of persons) taken advantage of
Example in sentence:
- after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used
Meaning (3):
- previously used or owned by another
- previously used or owned by another
Example in sentence:
- bought a secondhand (or used) car
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