used

/jˈuːzd/

/ˈjuzd/

used

employed in order to achieve a particular goal

antonyms : misused

having been previously used or owned by someone else

synonyms : secondhand

(of persons) taken advantage of

synonyms : exploited

Examples

1. She asked for $10 for the used book.

2. I was able to get by with a used car until I could save up enough money to buy a new one.

3. They thought they got a great deal on the used car, but it turned out to be a lemon that broke down after a week.

4. He purchased the used car at the going rate for vehicles of that make and model.