used

[yoozd]

used Definition

  • 1previously owned or utilized
  • 2accustomed to or familiar with something through experience or association
  • 3exploited for one's own purposes

Using used: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "used" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I bought a used car from my neighbor.

  • Example

    She is used to waking up early.

  • Example

    He used his charm to get what he wanted.

used Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with used

  • accustomed to doing or experiencing something, but no longer doing or experiencing it

    Example

    I used to play basketball when I was in high school.

  • be accustomed to doing or experiencing something

    Example

    She is used to working long hours.

  • use someone's head

    to think carefully and logically about something

    Example

    You need to use your head and come up with a plan.

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Summary: used in Brief

The word 'used' [yoozd] can mean previously owned or utilized, as in 'I bought a used car from my neighbor.' It can also mean being accustomed to or familiar with something through experience or association, as in 'She is used to waking up early.' Additionally, it can mean exploited for one's own purposes, as in 'He used his charm to get what he wanted.' 'Used' is often used in the phrase 'used to,' which means accustomed to doing or experiencing something, but no longer doing or experiencing it.