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used
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adjective
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
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adjective
(= secondhand)
previously used or owned by another
bought a secondhand (or used) car
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adjective
of persons; taken advantage of
after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used
air
Noun
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Air is a mixture of gases. It has no color or odor (smell)
We breathe air to live.
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You put on airs when you act arrogantly.
The woman put on the airs in front of her friends.
air
Verb
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If you air something, you broadcast it, either over the radio, or on television.
Hurry! You'll miss the story about homeless children that is about to air on the local news!