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used - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'used' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Used [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Use

Meaning of 'used' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . used [ a]
Meaning (1):
- 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]
Meaning (2):
- (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
Example in sentence:
  • bought a secondhand (or used) car