Meaning & Definition of word "Used"

Used

/juːzd/

1. past tense of 'use'; to have utilized something for a particular purpose.
- Example: She used the last of the milk in her coffee.
2. to employ something as a means of accomplishing a purpose.
- Example: The teacher used various methods to engage her students.
3. to consume or exhaust a resource.
- Example: He has used all of his vacation days for the year.

1. previously owned or utilized by someone else, not new.
- Example: She bought a used car to save money.
2. accustomed to or familiar with something.
- Example: He is used to the noise of the city.

From Middle English 'used', past participle of 'usen', from Old French 'user', from Latin 'uti'.

used to:

Indicates something that was habitual in the past.

used up:

Completely consumed or exhausted.

use it or lose it:

If you do not make use of something, you will lose it.

used against:

Utilized for a contrary purpose or to harm someone.

use:

To utilize for a purpose.

user:

A person who uses or operates something.

usage:

The action of using something.

Meaning: Second-hand.

Example Sentence: I got this used bike for a great deal.

Meaning: Exhausted or spent.

Example Sentence: I'm feeling used after that long day.