Disused

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsjuːzd/

Definitions of disused

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'disused' describes something that is no longer in use or abandoned

Example Sentences

A1 The old factory had a disused warehouse that was no longer in operation.

A2 The disused train tracks were overgrown with weeds and bushes.

B1 The disused building was once a bustling shopping center, but now it sits empty and abandoned.

B2 The disused mine shafts posed a danger to anyone who ventured too close.

C1 The disused military base was now being repurposed for civilian use.

C2 The disused airport runway was being considered for conversion into a park.

Examples of disused in a Sentence

formal The disused factory was scheduled for demolition.

informal We found some cool stuff in the disused building down the street.

slang Let's check out that disused warehouse for some hidden treasures.

figurative His disused skills came in handy when he least expected it.

Grammatical Forms of disused

• past tense: disused
• plural: disused
• comparative: more disused
• superlative: most disused
• present tense: disuse
• future tense: will disuse
• perfect tense: have disused
• continuous tense: is disusing
• singular: disused
• positive degree: disused
• infinitive: to disuse
• gerund: disusing
• participle: disused

Origin and Evolution of disused

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'disused' originated from Middle English, derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'used' meaning 'employed or in use.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disused' has retained its original meaning of something no longer in use or abandoned, with no significant evolution in its usage or meaning.