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well-used en · ADJ

Meanings

1. (attributive) Used a great deal; having seen a lot of use.
   • Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, of Imber, dressed all in black as usual, sits at the head of the table. A crumpled and well-used orange vest hangs over the back of his chair. 2025 February 19, Paul Clifton, “I am absolutely committed to reforming the railway”, in RAIL, number 1029, page 39:
   • For the Skegness line a key issue is summer Saturday capacity. In recent years two HSTs have been deployed on the route in addition to strengthened DMU formations, and these services are very well-used. 2019 October, Tony Miles, Philip Sherratt, “EMR kicks off new era”, in Modern Railways, page 58:

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Synonyms

oft-used

Translations (4)

nb velbrukt (well-used) · nn velbruka (well-used) · nn velbrukt (well-used) · da velanvendt (well-used)