adj
used
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adj
1
Previously owned or employed by someone else; not new.
"They bought a used car to save money."
2
In the phrase "used to," describing something that happened regularly in the past but no longer does.
"I used to live in Manchester before I moved south."
How to Use Used
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot brand new (a used car), or — as "used to" — describing a past habit that has since stopped.
Common mistake
Don't confuse "I used to swim" (a past habit) with "I am used to swimming" (being accustomed to something now) — they mean different things despite looking similar.
Common pairings
used car
used to
get used to
Word Forms
more used comparative, most used superlative
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Etymology
From use + -ed.