used

The word “used” means previously owned or employed by someone else; not new. In plain terms, not brand new (a used car), or — as "used to" — describing a past habit that has since stopped.

“Used” is pronounced yoozd (/juzd/ in IPA).

Here is “used” used in a sentence: “They bought a used car to save money.”

“Used” is an adjective.

“Used” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Used” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: previously owned or employed by someone else; not new.

'Used' means an item has already been owned or operated by someone else, so it's no longer new. 'New' means unused and freshly made or bought, never previously owned. A used car has had at least one owner and some wear, while a new one comes straight from the maker or dealer, untouched.

Essentially yes — both mean an item has had a previous owner and isn't new. 'Second-hand' is simply a more explicit way of saying 'used,' common in British English. 'Pre-owned' is a polished marketing term for the same idea, often used for cars and luxury goods to sound more appealing than 'used.'

'Used' simply means previously owned, sold as-is in whatever condition it happens to be. 'Refurbished' means a used item has been inspected, repaired, cleaned, and restored to good working order, often by the maker. So all refurbished goods are used, but they've been reconditioned rather than passed on untouched.