Difference between Used and Utilized

What is the difference between Used and Utilized?

Used as a verb is to utilize or employ. while Utilized as a verb is to make use of; to use.

Used

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To utilize or employ. abused, exploited, took unfair advantage of. [derogatory] to perform habitually; to be accustomed [to doing something]

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: That is or has or have been used. That has or have previously been owned by someone else. Familiar through use; usual; accustomed.

Example sentence: When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me.

Utilized

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make use of; to use.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Describing something that is used.

We hope you now know whether to use Used or Utilized in your sentence.

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