adj · verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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past:yo͞ozdof use
Received-Pronunciation:/juːzd/
US:/juzd/
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Received-Pronunciation:/juːst/
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US:/just/
rhymes with -uːst
CMU ARPABET:Y UW1 Z D
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
That is or has or have been used.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
The ground was littered with used syringes left behind by drug abusers.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: unused
2
adj
Meaning 2
That has or have previously been owned by someone else.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
He bought a used car.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: pre-owned, second-hand
Antonyms: new
3
adj
Meaning 3
In used to.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
verb
Meaning 4
simple past and past participle of use
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
Examples
You used me! You never loved me at all!
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
verb
Meaning 5
In used to.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
6
adjective
Meaning 6
employed in accomplishing something- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: misused
7
adjective satellite
Meaning 7
previously used or owned by another
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
bought a secondhand (or used) car
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: secondhand
Antonyms: none provided
8
adjective satellite
Meaning 8
of persons; taken advantage of
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used