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 used used /ˈjuːzd/

adjective

  1. () 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
  2. () 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
  3. () (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