used
/juːzd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
That is or has or have been used.
Adjective
Examples
The ground was littered with used syringes left behind by drug abusers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
That has or have previously been owned by someone else.
Adjective
Examples
He bought a used car.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “used” mean?
In used to.
Is “used” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.