Used

Pronunciation: /juːzd/

Definitions of used

verb The word 'used' can function as a verb when it is used to indicate the past tense of the verb 'use'. For example, 'I used to play soccer when I was younger.'

Example Sentences

A1 I used to play basketball every weekend when I was younger.

A2 She used her phone to call her friend.

B1 The company used the latest technology to improve their products.

B2 He used his connections to get a job at the prestigious company.

C1 The scientist used advanced algorithms to analyze the data.

C2 The artist used a variety of techniques to create a masterpiece.

Examples of used in a Sentence

formal The scientist used advanced technology to conduct the experiment.

informal I used my laptop to finish my assignment.

slang She used her connections to get the job.

figurative He used his charm to win her over.

Grammatical Forms of used

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

Origin and Evolution of used

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'used' originated from the Middle English word 'usid' which came from the Old French word 'usé' meaning 'worn out, exhausted'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'used' expanded to include the concept of something being previously owned or utilized by someone else.