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used

adjective

Employed in accomplishing something; - H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker

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Word length
4
Starts with
U
Ends with
D
Contains
SE
Scrabble score
5
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

juːzd

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adjective

  1. Employed in accomplishing something; - H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker

    “The principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war”

adjective

  1. (of persons) taken advantage of

    “After going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used”

adjective

  1. Previously used or owned by another

    “Bought a secondhand (or used) car”

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The principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war
After going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used
Bought a secondhand (or used) car

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