She used a special technique to solve the problem.
She used a special technique to solve the problem.
English
used
juːst
Meaning: shows that a particular thing happened or was true in the past
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | used |
| 3rd person singular present | useds |
| Present participle | usedding |
| Past | usedded |
| Will future | will used |
| Going-to future | going to used |
| Imperative negative | don't used / do not used |
Example sentences
She used to live in London.
She used to live in London.
He used a small piece of cheese as bait for the mousetrap.
He used a small piece of cheese as bait for the mousetrap.
Linux is a free and open-source operating system used on many servers.
Linux is a free and open-source operating system used on many servers.
Water is the most common solvent used in chemical experiments.
Water is the most common solvent used in chemical experiments.
Usage Notes
Always used with 'to' and a base verb to describe past habits or states that are no longer true. Note the pronunciation /juːst/.
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