Reused
ˌriːˈjuːzd
Definitions
To use again or repeatedly.
ˌriːˈjuːzd
To use something again after it has been used before.
The artist reused old materials to create a sculpture.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a water bottle. Instead of throwing it away, you refill it and drink from it again. That's reusing!
👶 For kids: Using something again after you already used it.
More Examples
She reused the cardboard boxes for storage.
The teacher reused the lesson plan for the next class.
How It's Used
"The company encourages consumers to reuse plastic containers to reduce waste."
"The software code was reused in a new project, saving development time."
From 're-' (again) + 'used' (past participle of 'use'). Reflects the concept of employing something again after its initial purpose.
The concept of 'reusing' materials has been around for centuries, but the term gained prominence with the rise of environmental awareness in the late 20th century.
Memory tip
Think 're' meaning again, and 'used' meaning previously employed. Using something AGAIN!
Word Origin
"again (re-) + to use (usus)"