used
word · lemma: use
/ˈjuzd/
YOOZD
/juːzd/
YOOZD
Definition
Past form and past participle of 'use', meaning to have employed or put into service something. Also means something that is not new, has been owned or handled before.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as past tense and past participle of 'use'. Can describe items secondhand ('used car'). Can be an adjective meaning 'not new'. Avoid confusing with 'use' as a noun or verb.
Spanish: usadoPortuguese (BR): usadoPortuguese (PT): usadoChinese (Simplified): 使用过的Chinese (Traditional): 使用過的Hindi: उपयोग किया हुआArabic: مُستخدمBengali: ব্যবহৃত - ব্যবহৃত হয়েছেRussian: использовал - использовала - использованный - бывший в употребленииJapanese: 使った - 中古のVietnamese: đã dùng - đã sử dụng - đã qua sử dụngKorean: 사용한 - 중고의Turkish: kullanılmışUrdu: استعمال شدہ - استعمال کیاIndonesian: telah digunakan - bekas
Example Sentences
She bought a used bicycle to save money.
basic
This jacket looks used, not brand new.
basic
I've used that app several times; it works great!
natural
This book looks used but is still in good condition.
natural
We used all the available resources to complete the project.
natural
I used the computer to finish my work.
basic