used meaning and definition

USED adjective

Definition of used (adjective)

1. employed in accomplishing something
   • "the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war"- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker
   • antonym: misused
2. of persons; taken advantage of
   • "after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used"
   • synonyms: exploited, ill-used, put-upon, victimised, victimized
3. previously used or owned by another
   • "bought a secondhand (or used) car"
   • synonyms: secondhand