Unused

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈjuːzd/

Definitions of unused

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unused' describes something that has not been used or is not in use

Example Sentences

A1 I found an unused pencil in my desk.

A2 There are many unused rooms in the old house.

B1 The unused equipment was stored in the warehouse.

B2 The company decided to sell their unused inventory.

C1 She discovered a box of unused art supplies in the attic.

C2 The unused software licenses were expiring soon.

Examples of unused in a Sentence

formal The unused equipment was stored in the warehouse.

informal There's a bunch of unused stuff in the garage.

slang Why are you hoarding all this unused junk?

figurative Her talent remained unused for years until she finally pursued her passion.

Grammatical Forms of unused

• past tense: unused
• plural: unused
• comparative: more unused
• superlative: most unused
• present tense: use
• future tense: will use
• perfect tense: have used
• continuous tense: is using
• singular: unused
• positive degree: unused
• infinitive: to use
• gerund: using
• participle: used

Origin and Evolution of unused

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'unused' originated from the Old French word 'non user' which meant 'not make use of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unused' has retained its original meaning of not being used or utilized, but its usage has expanded to describe things that are not in use or not employed in various contexts.