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unused
adjective un·used \-ˈyüzd, in the phrase “unused to” usually -ˈyüs(t)\
: not being used : not having been used before
: available for use in the future
Full Definition of UNUSED
1
: not habituated : unaccustomed <unused to crowds>
2
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First Known Use of UNUSED
14th century
Related to UNUSED
- Synonyms
- unacclimated, unaccustomed, unadapted, unadjusted
- Antonyms
- acclimated, accustomed, adapted, adjusted, habituated, used
UNUSED Defined for Kids
unused
adjective un·used \ˌən-ˈyüzd, 1 often -ˈyüst before “to”\
Definition of UNUSED for Kids
1
: not accustomed <I'm unused to this heat.>
2
: not having been used before <fresh unused linen>
3
: not being used <an unused chair>
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