1
: having been used before
one of the most used quotes
: such as
a
: already exhausted for its intended purpose
a used tissue
b
: having had a previous owner : secondhand
a used car
used clothing/furniture
2
: accustomed, habituated
… showing how used he was to papers with lies on them …—
Gilbert Millstein
used
2 of 2past tense and past participle of use entry 1
Examples of used in a Sentence
Adjective
The books on this shelf are used.
my grandmother has spent her whole life on the farm and is used to working hard
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Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition to used books, other items such as collectibles will also be available for purchase.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The wounded and dead from Saturday's violence in Malekshahi were taken to the Imam Khomeini hospital in Ilam, where security forces stormed the compound and used batons, tear gas and live fire, according to Hengaw.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Take the used oil to a local dealership for recycling.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Patriots fans across New England have grown very used to seeing quarterback Drake Maye on their TVs, and now, his wife Ann Michael Maye is also taking to the screen.
—Cite this Entry
“Used.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/used. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
used
adjective
ˈyüzd 
in the phrase "
used to "
usually ˈyüs(t)
1
: employed in accomplishing something
a much used excuse
2
: that has been used
3
: having the habit of doing or experiencing
is used to flying
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