used
adjective · verb
Simple meaning
That has or have previously been owned by someone else.
Pronunciation
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yoozdIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈjuzd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adjective
That is or has or have been used.
That has or have previously been owned by someone else.
verb
In used to.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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A car that has been previously owned.
A parking lot where a dealer in used-cars displays cars for sale.
In the habit of or adapted to.
Get or become familiar or accustomed with through experience.
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