used — previously owned or employed; second-hand
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: previously owned or employed; second-hand
Pronunciation (IPA): /juːzd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is used to receiving 50 WhatsApp messages from family every morning.
- I bought a used guitar that supposedly belonged to a rock star, but it turned out to be from a garage sale.
- The laptop I used for my presentation crashed right before the meeting.
used
ADJECTIVE[/juːzd/]
previously owned or employed; second-hand
She used an old key to finally open the dusty attic door.
Used cars left him confused, but their quirks kept her amused!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'used' derives from the Latin verb 'uti' (to use), which passed through Old French 'user' before entering English. Over time, the past participle form evolved beyond its verbal function to become an adjective describing something that has been utilized or is in a worn condition.
Breakdown
use (from Latin uti, meaning to employ or utilize) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action or adjective form denoting a state of having been used).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is used to receiving 50 WhatsApp messages from family every morning.”
“I bought a used guitar that supposedly belonged to a rock star, but it turned out to be from a garage sale.”
“The laptop I used for my presentation crashed right before the meeting.”
“She used her expertise in psychology to negotiate a better salary.”
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