used

1. 1
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of use. Use it for the past, or after has, have, had, is, was or were.

   She used a sharp knife to cut the rope.

   They used all the milk before breakfast.

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2. 2
   adjective

   Owned by someone before you, not brand new.

   Like a toy that another kid owned before it came to you.

   We bought a used bike from our neighbor.

   The shop sells used books for just a dollar.

   Similarsecond-hand, pre-owned

   Oppositenew

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3. 3
   SayYOOSTUS/just/UK/juːst/

   verb

   Tells about something that happened often before but does not happen now.

   Like saying, "Back then I did this all the time, but I stopped."

   She used to walk to school every morning.

   We used to live near the ocean.

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4. 4
   SayYOOSTUS/just/UK/juːst/

   adjective

   Familiar with something because you have done or felt it many times.

   Like cold water that feels icy at first but normal after a while.

   I'm used to the noise from the busy street now.

   She got used to waking up early for work.

   Similaraccustomed, inured, acclimatized

   Oppositeunaccustomed, unused

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5. 5
   adjective

   Already put to use, so not fresh or clean anymore.

   Like a paper plate after dinner: it has been used and is no longer clean.

   Put the used cups in the trash, please.

   He wiped his hands on a used towel.

   Similardirty, soiled

   Oppositeunused

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