Definition of used

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used - 4 definitions

- verb
1. used -- see use
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
- adjective
2. used -- employed in accomplishing something; "the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war"- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker
antonyms: misused -- used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose; "misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. exploited -- of persons; taken advantage of; "after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used"
synonyms: exploited, ill-used, put-upon, victimized, victimised
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. secondhand -- previously used or owned by another; "bought a secondhand (or used) car"
synonyms: secondhand
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
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misused -- used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose; "misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents"

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