“used”

Definitions

• adjective

  employed in accomplishing something

  Synonyms: ablated, applied, consumed, depleted, dissipated, employed, eroded, exercised, exerted, expended, forfeit, forfeited

  Antonyms: misused

  • Example:“The principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war.”

• adjective

  (of persons) taken advantage of

  Synonyms: exploited, victimized, victimised

  • Example:“After going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used.”

• adjective

  previously used or owned by another

  Synonyms: secondhand

  • Example:“… bought a secondhand (or used) car”