used as in employed in accomplishing something
- "the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker"
used as in (of persons) taken advantage of
- "after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used"
Synonyms
- exploiteddeveloped or used to greatest advantage ; (of persons) taken advantage of
- ill-used(of persons) taken advantage of
- put-upon(of persons) taken advantage of
- victimized(of persons) taken advantage of
- victimised(of persons) taken advantage of
used as in previously used or owned by another
- "bought a secondhand (or used) car"
Synonyms
- secondhandby indirect means; derived from what is primary or original; previously used or owned by another