Meaning of the word unused in English

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unused

US /ʌnˈjuːzd/

UK /ʌnˈjuːzd/

not used; not having been used

Example:

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The old bicycle sat unused in the garage for years.

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There are still many unused pages in this notebook.

Synonym:

used utilized employed

not accustomed to; not familiar with

Example:

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He was unused to such cold weather.

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She felt unused to the quiet after living in the city for so long.

Synonym:

unaccustomed unfamiliar unhabituated

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