used Definition på svenska

• 0 shows that a particular thing always happened or was true in the past, especially if it no longer happens or is no longer true: --

  • When we were younger, we used not to be allowed to drink coffee.

  • You don't come and see me like you used to.

  • She used to love dancing, but she doesn't do it any more.

  • She used to live in Glasgow.

• 1 to be familiar with something or someone: --

  • [ + -ing verb ] I just can't get used to getting up early.

  • Eventually you'll get used to the smells of the laboratory.

  • [ + -ing verb ] She was not used to speaking Cantonese.

  • We're used to tourists here - we get thousands every year.

• 2 that has already been put to the purpose it was intended for; not new: --

  • I could only afford a used car (= one that has already been owned by others).

  • The blackmailers demanded to be paid in used £20 notes.

  • a used airline ticket

• 3 already owned or put to a purpose by someone else; not new: --

  • We’re looking for a used car in good condition.

• 4 used goods, cars, etc. have belonged to someone else and are not new when you buy them: --

  • The website advertises used cars.