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oftused

oftused is the alternative spelling of oft-used.

Meaning of oft-used

Adjective

oft-used (not comparable)

  1. Frequently used.
    • The "invisible hand" is an oft-used metaphor for the free market.

Questions about oftused

What is oftused the alternative spelling of?
Oftused is the alternative spelling of oft-used.

Words near oftused in the dictionary

  1. oftimes
  2. oftmentioned
  3. oftness
  4. ofttime
  5. ofttimes
  6. oftused
  7. oftwhiles
  8. ofuda
  9. ofudas
  10. Ofudesaki
  11. ofurace

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