How to Use "Used" with Example Sentences

used (adj): was owned or handled before

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Used with adverbs:

"That is a commonly used phrase."
(commonly, frequently, widely, regularly)

"Our rarely used piano is being sold."
(rarely)

"We are donating lightly used clothes."
(lightly)

Used with verbs:

"The couch is used, but we'll take it anyway."
(be: is/am/are, looks)

Used with nouns:

"Used books are cheaper than new ones."
(books)

"He works at a used car dealership."
(car)

"The charity takes used clothing."
(clothing)