adjective
1. employed in accomplishing something (Freq. 4)
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"the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war"- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker
• Ant: ↑misused
2. previously used or owned by another (Freq. 1)
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bought a secondhand (or used) car
• Syn: ↑secondhand
• Similar to: ↑old
3. of persons; taken advantage of (Freq. 1)
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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
Useful english dictionary. 2012.