(of a place or position) To have occupied
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Having previously been owned by someone
“He bought a used car as he could not afford a brand new one.”
Familiar through use
“He was used to having two cups of coffee to start each day.”
Worn out or ruined because of age or neglect
Having been used to one's advantage, typically unfairly or unjustly
Put into practical use
Of the most normal, frequent, or regular type
Having been used (up) or exhausted
Repeated often to the point of being stale or commonplace
Having no power or energy left
(tried and true/tested) Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable
To have utilized or employed a tangible object
“He used a fork to eat his pasta.”
To have utilized or employed something intangible
“She used her discretion in the handling of this sensitive matter.”
To have expended or consumed by employing
“The car used all of its fuel to get us to our destination.”
To have exploited someone for one's personal gain
“She feigned interest in him and then used him for his resources.”
To have consumed, especially an illicit substance
“He used cocaine regularly before being rehabilitated for his addiction.”
To have potentially benefited from
“This messy room could have used some tidying.”
(dated) To have behaved toward in a stated way
“The company underpaid and poorly used its employees.”
To be cunningly tricked into doing something, usually in an incriminating way
(of a place or position) To have occupied
To have used as a route or means of transport
(of a garment size) To have worn or required
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