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unused

UK/,ʌn'juːzd/US/.ʌn'ju:zd/
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Definitions

adj.

Not yet used; not in use

未使用的,未用过的

adj.

(unused to) not accustomed to something

(unused to)不习惯……的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
un-not, reversal
+
useuse
+
-dpast tense / completed
=unused

un- (not) + used = 'not used.' Mostly means 'still new/untouched'; 'unused to' mirrors 'used to' = not accustomed.

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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    There were three unused tickets left in the drawer.

  • 2.

    Unused to the cold, she shivered all evening.

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