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• Bezeichnet etwas, das bereits im Besitz oder Gebrauch einer anderen Person war; nicht neu. Auch: für einen bestimmten Zweck verwendet oder benutzt.

Describes something that has already been owned or employed by someone else; not new.

1. Second-handA2formal

   Something that has been owned or used by someone else before.

   Gebraucht

   • She bought a used car from the dealership.
   • The store sells used books at a discount.
   • He prefers used furniture because it's cheaper.

   Synonymecast-offhand-me-downoldsecondhand

   Antonymebrand-newfreshnewpristine

2. Accustomed toB1formal

   Familiar with something because of experience; in the habit of.

   Gewohnt

   • I am used to waking up early for work.
   • She is not used to the cold weather here.
   • They are used to living in a big city.

   Synonymeaccustomedadjustedfamiliarinured

   Antonymeunaccustomed

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas für einen bestimmten Zweck einzusetzen oder anzuwenden.

A verb used to indicate the act of employing something for a particular purpose or applying it in a situation.

1. Employ for a purposeA1formal

   To put something into action or service for a specific purpose.

   Verwenden

   • She uses her phone to call her friends.
   • Please use this pen to sign the document.
   • He uses public transport to go to work.

   Synonymeapplyemployexerciseexploitoperateutilizewield

   Antonymeabandondiscarddisuseignoreneglect

2. Utilize or applyA2formal

   To make practical use of something or treat someone in a particular way.

   Verwenden

   • They use advanced technology in manufacturing.
   • Don't use your brother to get what you want.
   • We use this room for meetings.

   Synonymeapplyemployexerciseexploitutilizewield

   Antonymeabusediscardmisuseneglectwaste

3. Consume or takeB1informal

   To take or consume something, such as drugs or substances.

   Konsumieren

   • He uses coffee to stay awake during long drives.
   • Some people use illegal drugs recreationally.
   • She uses herbal remedies for headaches.

   Synonymeadministerconsumeingesttake

   Antonymeconservehoardpreservesavespare

Phrasal-Variantenuse up