Used meaning

What does “used” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“used” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: employed in accomplishing something.

used

employed in accomplishing something
“the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war”
Oppositesmisused
(of persons) taken advantage of
“after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used”
Synonymsexploited ill-used put-upon victimized victimised
previously used or owned by another
“bought a secondhand (or used) car”
Synonymssecondhand

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University