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previously owned

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British English/ˈjuːzd/
American English/ˈjuːzd/
Russian transcription[pədʲerˈʐanːɨj]
used
used - подержанный
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used with Russian translation

used usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я купил подержанный плащ в комиссионном магазине .

I bought a used coat from a charity shop .

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На онлайн-площадке много подержанных платьев в хорошем состоянии.

The online marketplace has many used dresses in good condition.

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used belongs to the topic "Shopping and Fashion Buying". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

usedподержанный
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

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What's the difference between used / pre-loved / worn / old / thrifted

🇬🇧English
used

general neutral term for items that have been previously owned or used

A1Very Often

I bought a used phone online.

Я купил подержанный телефон в интернете.

P
🇬🇧English
pre-loved

a marketing/affectionate term for used items that emphasizes they were cared for

A2Rarely

This pre-loved handbag is in great condition.

Эта подержанная (pre-loved) сумка в отличном состоянии.

🇬🇧English

indicates visible signs of use or wear (scuffs, faded areas)

A1Often

The jacket looks a bit worn but is still warm.

Куртка выглядит немного поношенной, но всё ещё тёплая.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes age rather than condition; something can be old but still in good shape

A1Very Often

It's an old radio but it still works.

Это старый радио, но оно всё ещё работает.

T
🇬🇧English
thrifted

colloquial term meaning bought from a thrift store or second-hand shop; emphasizes purchase source

A2Rarely

She thrifted a great coat last weekend.

Она нашла отличное пальто в секонд-хенде (thrifted) на прошлых выходных.

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used translation: подержанный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce used

/ˈjuːzd/

used translation

подержанный

used examples

I bought a used coat from a charity shop .

used transcription

/ˈjuːzd/, /ˈjuːzd/

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used meaning: what does it mean?

previously owned

used pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

used is pronounced as /ˈjuːzd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

used definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I bought a used coat from a charity shop . Translation: Я купил подержанный плащ в комиссионном магазине .

Is used part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

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Is used part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, used (подержанный) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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