used
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A2
/juːst/
(use)
employ
Etymology
Etymology Information
'use' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'uti,' where 'uti' meant 'to use or employ.'
Historical Evolution
'uti' transformed into the Old French word 'user,' and eventually became the modern English word 'use' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to employ or make use of something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'use'.
She used the computer yesterday.
Adjective 1
not new; having been owned or employed before.
He bought a used car.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39