Word: USED
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Definition of USED
- To utilize or employ.
- To accustom; to habituate. (Now common only in participial form. Uses the same pronunciation as the noun; see usage notes.)
"soldiers who are used to hardships and danger"
- (except in past tense) To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to.)
"I used to get things done."
- That is or has or have been used.
"The ground was littered with used syringes left behind by drug abusers."
- That has or have previously been owned by someone else.
"He bought a used car."
- Familiar through use; usual; accustomed.
"I got used to this weather."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "used" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "used", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is USED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is USED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in USED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing USED:
- # the used effect
- # master of used
- # playing with used
- # in terms of used
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