used
used
previously owned
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used with Russian translation
used usage examples
Я купил подержанный плащ в комиссионном магазине .
I bought a used coat from a charity shop .
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.
used synonyms
What's the difference between used / pre-loved / worn / old / thrifted
general neutral term for items that have been previously owned or used
I bought a used phone online.
Я купил подержанный телефон в интернете.
a marketing/affectionate term for used items that emphasizes they were cared for
This pre-loved handbag is in great condition.
Эта подержанная (pre-loved) сумка в отличном состоянии.
The jacket looks a bit worn but is still warm.
Куртка выглядит немного поношенной, но всё ещё тёплая.
emphasizes age rather than condition; something can be old but still in good shape
It's an old radio but it still works.
Это старый радио, но оно всё ещё работает.
colloquial term meaning bought from a thrift store or second-hand shop; emphasizes purchase source
She thrifted a great coat last weekend.
Она нашла отличное пальто в секонд-хенде (thrifted) на прошлых выходных.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce used and what this word means
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?
Yes, used (подержанный) can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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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