|  used 
 
 1. employed in accomplishing something (Freq. 4)
 - "the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war"- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker
 • Ant:
 misused
 • Similar to:
 in use, utilized, utilised
 2. previously used or owned by another (Freq. 1)
 - bought a secondhand (or used) car
 • Syn:
 secondhand
 • Similar to:
 old
 3. of persons;
 taken advantage of (Freq. 1)
 - after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used
 • Syn:
 exploited, ill-used, put-upon, victimized, victimised
 • Similar to:
 misused
 
 
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