used

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adjective

ˈyüzd 

 in the phrase "used to" usually  ˈyüs(t)

1

: having been used before

one of the most used quotes

: such as

a

: already exhausted for its intended purpose

a used tissue

b

: having had a previous owner : secondhand

a used car

used clothing/furniture

2

: accustomed, habituated

… showing how used he was to papers with lies on them …

—Gilbert Millstein

used

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past tense and past participle of use entry 1

Synonyms

Adjective

• accustomed

Examples of used in a Sentence

Adjective

The books on this shelf are used.

my grandmother has spent her whole life on the farm and is used to working hard

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But there are still benefits to be had, according to Jonas, especially car dealers that sell both used and new cars. —Brian Evans, CNBC, 10 July 2025

Federal tax credits of up to $7,500 for people buying new electric cars and a $4,000 credit for used cars will now end Sept. 30. —Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 10 July 2025

Book 'em, Danno The Central Arkansas Library System holds a used book sale, 2-5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday-Saturday at 7773 Sloane Drive, Little Rock. —arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025

That includes a credit of up to $7,500 on a new EV, or $4,000 for a used one. —Rob Nikolewski, Mercury News, 9 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing used

• got used to
• take some getting used to
• used not to
• used to
• what it used to be

Rhymes for used

• abused
• accused
• amused
• bemused
• confused
• contused
• defused
• diffused
• disused
• effused
• enthused
• excused

Kids Definition

used

adjective

ˈyüzd 

 in the phrase  ",

 used to  ",

 usually  ˈyüs(t)

1

: employed in accomplishing something

a much used excuse

2

: that has been used

especially : secondhand sense 2a

used cars

3

: having the habit of doing or experiencing

is used to flying