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secondhand Definition and Meaning in English (secondhand definition)

adjective
Synonyms:usedpre-ownedhand-me-down
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Secondhand definition: Something that is secondhand has been previously owned or used by someone else.

Definitions of Secondhand

  1. 1adjective

    Something that is secondhand has been previously owned or used by someone else.

  2. 2adverb

    Information or knowledge that is secondhand is obtained indirectly from another source rather than directly.

Example Sentences

casual

“She bought a secondhand car that was still in excellent condition.”

casual

“I prefer to buy secondhand books to save money.”

casual

“He only heard the news secondhand, so he wasn't sure if it was true.”

Synonyms

usedpre-ownedhand-me-down

Antonyms

newunusedbrand-new

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Smoke inhaled involuntarily from tobacco being smoked by others.

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Secondhand definition: Something that is secondhand has been previously owned or used by someone else.
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