Used Definition & Meaning
used
- adjective
- employed in accomplishing something; "the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war"- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker
- of persons; taken advantage of; "after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used"
- previously used or owned by another; "bought a secondhand (or used) car"
"Used" in song lyrics
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"When they stayed with they girls after they been used"
69 Boyz — I Need You '98 -
"What's crazy is, you can replace the names I used"
A. Pinks — If My Hood Could Talk -
"Yawnin' at other folks who utter quotes the next man used"
Bavu Blakes — Going Off
Words that rhyme with used
Usage tips for "used"
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- What does used mean?
- employed in accomplishing something; "the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war"- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker of persons; taken advantage of; "after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used" previously used or owned by another; "bought a secondhand (or used) car"
- What part of speech is used?
- Used is an adjective.
- How many definitions does used have?
- Used has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).