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used

/juːzd/

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verb

To utilize or employ.

Examples :

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

utility action work essential

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verb

To accustom; to habituate. (Now common only in participial form. Uses the same pronunciation as the noun; see usage notes.)

Examples :

"soldiers who are used to hardships and danger"

action process condition essential

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verb

(except in past tense) To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to.)

Examples :

"I used to get things done."

tendency action past essential

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verb

To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.

Examples :

"to use an animal cruelly"

action human attitude essential

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verb

To behave, act, comport oneself.

Examples :

"The new student used cautiously in the classroom, observing the other students before speaking. "

character action attitude essential

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adjective

That is or has or have been used.

Examples :

"The ground was littered with used syringes left behind by drug abusers."

past participle past essential

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adjective

That has or have previously been owned by someone else.

Examples :

"He bought a used car."

item business commerce essential

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adjective

Familiar through use; usual; accustomed.

Examples :

"I got used to this weather."

condition time essential