ADJECTIVE | all | used | employed in accomplishing / accomplishing something |
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all | used, exploited, ill-used, put-upon, victimized, victimised | of persons | |
all | used, secondhand | previously used or owned by another |
Sounds | yuw'zd | |
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Rhymes | abused ... unused: 12 rhymes with uwzd... |
Meaning | employed in accomplishing / accomplishing something. | |
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Example | "the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war"- H.H.Arnold & | |
Narrower | in use | currently being used |
utilized, utilised, employed | put to use | |
Opposite | misused | Used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose |
Spanish | empleado, usado, utilizado |
Meaning | Of persons; taken advantage of. | |
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Example | "after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used" | |
Synonyms | exploited, ill-used, put-upon, victimized, victimised | |
Broader | misused | Used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose |
Spanish | explotado, utilizado |
Meaning | previously used or owned by another. | |
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Example | "bought a secondhand (or used) car" | |
Synonym | secondhand | |
Broader | old | Of long duration |
Spanish | de segunda mano, usado |
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