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Definition of used

used

/juːzd/
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used Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having already been put to a purpose, or previously owned by someone else; not new.

Example

"She bought a reliable used car from a local dealership to save money during college."

2

Familiar with a condition or activity through experience so that it seems normal or ordinary (always followed by 'to').

Example

"After living in northern Canada for five years, he finally got used to the long, freezing winters."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When meaning 'previously owned' (/juːzd/), 'used' has a voiced 's' and can appear before a noun; when meaning 'accustomed' (/juːst/), it has an unvoiced 's' and is strictly used predicatively followed by 'to'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Used. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/used
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