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used
adjective(used)
(of persons) taken advantage of
Synonyms: exploited, ill-used, put-upon, victimised, victimized,
Examples:
After going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used.
used
adjective(used)
previously used or owned by another
Synonyms: secondhand,
Examples:
Bought a secondhand (or used) car.
used
adjective(used)
employed in accomplishing something
Antonyms: misused,
Examples:
The principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war.

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