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used

/juzd/adjective1 syllable

Used means: (of persons) taken advantage of.

Synonyms for used14

adjective, as in (of persons) taken advantage of

exploited, ill-used, put-upon, victimized, victimised, misused

adjective, as in employed in accomplishing something

in use, utilized, utilised, employed

adjective, as in previously used or owned by another

secondhand, old

also used for used

pre-owned, second-hand

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Opposites of used

misused

What does used mean?3

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”

2

employed in accomplishing something“the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war”

3

previously used or owned by another“bought a secondhand (or used) car”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with used?12

one syllable

fusedbruised
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Used in a sentence

  • However, my father used to fool around with women a lot.shekitten
  • They are now widely used for communication, calculation, and other activities.AlanF_US
  • We have three spare rooms, none of which can be used.Zifre
  • If it is wrongly used, the medicine will be a poison.unknown
  • The couple doesn't fight often these days, but they used to a lot.CK
  • This medicine, properly used, will do you a lot of good.unknown
  • If it is used properly, this tool will be a great help.CK
  • This tool, if used carelessly, can be very dangerous.papabear

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