"Used" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The word "used" is a verb that means to have done something before, often to have taken or dealt with something in the past. It can also mean to have worn out or reduced something through repeated use.
Example sentences:
I used to go to the beach every summer when I was a child.
This keyboard is used, but it still works fine.
It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is already owned or familiar:
I bought an used car last week.
I've been in this used to this job for a few years.
In general, "used" is often used to indicate that something has been employed, exploited, or worn out in some way.
Example 1:
He had used the dictionary to find the meaning of the word.
Example 2: The management decided to reuse the old machinery, they had used it for 20 years.
Example 3: She claimed that she had used to be a great swimmer when she was younger.
Example 4: The screwdrivers that he had used were greatly bent.
Example 5: The term "used car" is a selling term for a car that has previously been owned.
Usance refers to the term or period of credit given to a buyer who has agreed to pay for goods or services within a specified time. It can also refer to the custom or practice of giving credit under these conditions, such as banker's usance for international transactions.
Plug-and-play, external interface that can connect a computer to peripheral devices such as keyboards, mice, flash drives, and external hard drives, allowing for the transfer of data between devices.
The term "usability" (also known as "useability") refers to the degree to which a product, system, or feature is easy to use, efficient to operate, and satisfying to interact with. It involves making sure that the user can easily and effectively use the product without frustration or confusion.
Usenet is a global, distributed network of discussion groups and newsgroups on various subjects.
Refers to the ease with which a person can use a product, system, or interface, making it easy and intuitive to navigate, understand, and accomplish tasks with minimal difficulty or confusion.