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used Synonyms

Another word for used

Choosing another word for used depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

"She bought a reliable second-hand car from a local dealership to save money during college."

Strongest
second-hand
pre-owned
Strong
hand-me-down
worn
old

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
accustomed
habituated
Strong
acclimated
acclimatized
inured
seasoned

Opposites of used

The opposite of used shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unaccustomed
new
brand-new
unused
unfamiliar
pristine
mint
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• Nearby Words

usage
usak
use
used
useful
usefully
usefulness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Used. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/used
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