Meaning & Definition of word "Secondhand"
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Secondhand
/ˈsɛkɪndˌhænd/
noun:
- 1. Something that has had one or more previous owners.
- Example: The store specializes in selling secondhand goods.
- 2. A term used to refer to the second hand of a watch or clock.
- Example: The secondhand of the clock is moving quickly.
adjective:
- 1. Pre-owned or used; not new.
- Example: She bought a secondhand bicycle to save money.
- 2. Obtained from someone else; indirect.
- Example: He learned about the event through secondhand information.
Etymology
From Middle English 'second hand', referring to hand-me-down items.
Common Phrases and Expressions
secondhand smoke:
Smoke that is inhaled involuntarily from tobacco being smoked by others.
secondhand information:
Information that has been passed on through others rather than obtained directly.
Related Words
thrift:
A practice of buying secondhand items, often to save money.
antique:
A collectible item that is valued because of its age, often regarded as a form of secondhand.
Slang Meanings of secondhand
Meaning: Goods that are not new and are often found in discount shops.
Example Sentence: I found some awesome secondhand gems at the flea market.