used

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  2. verb take or consume (regularly or habitually)
  3. verb use up, consume fully

Etymology

From Middle English used, equivalent to use + -ed.

Synonyms

use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ

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