ˈyüzd, in sense 3 |yüst (|yüs when “to” follows immediately ) sometimes |yüz(d) adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of usen to use
1. : employed in accomplishing something
his most used name
the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war — H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker
2. : that has endured considerable use : that has been utilized according to its nature or purpose: as
a. : partly worn-out : secondhand
bought a used car because he couldn't afford a new one
collect used clothing for overseas relief
b. of a stamp : that has served as postage on a piece of mail
3. : accustomed , habituated, experienced
showing how used he was to papers with lies on them — Gilbert Millstein