CEFR A2

used

adjective

Meaning

Having been employed or put into service before; not new.

Examples

She bought a used bicycle to save money.
This is a used book, but it's in great condition.

Synonyms: secondhand, pre-owned, worn, refurbished

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used (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːzd/

Definition

Having been employed or put into service before; not new.

Examples

She bought a used bicycle to save money.
This is a used book, but it's in great condition.
The store sells both new and used furniture.

How to Use used

used to (idiom): Indicates a past habit or a state that is no longer true. — "I used to play piano when I was younger."
be used to (prepositional phrase): Indicates being accustomed to something. — "She is used to the fast pace of London life."
be used for (prepositional phrase): Describes the purpose or function of something. — "This knife is used for slicing bread."

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