used used /ˈjuːzd/
adjective
-
()
Employed in accomplishing something
(
used
)
employed in accomplishing something
The principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war
the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war
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()
Previously used or owned by another
(
pre-owned
[ N. American] , second-hand
, secondhand
, used
)
previously used or owned by another
Bought a secondhand (or used) car
bought a secondhand (or used) car
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()
(of persons) taken advantage of
(
exploited
, put-upon
, victimised
[British] , ill-used
, used
, victimized
)
(of persons) taken advantage of
After going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used
after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used