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second-hand

sec·ond-hand
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sek-uh nd hand]
    • /ˈsɛk ənd hænd/
    • /ˈsekənd hænd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sek-uh nd hand]
    • /ˈsɛk ənd hænd/

Definitions of second-hand word

  • noun second-hand the hand that indicates the seconds on a clock or watch. 1
  • noun second-hand an assistant or helper, as to a worker or foreman. 1
  • idioms second-hand at second hand, from or through an intermediate source or means; secondhand: She had the news at second hand. 1
  • adjective second-hand Second-hand things are not new and have been owned by someone else. 0
  • adjective second-hand Second-hand is also an adverb. 0
  • adjective second-hand A second-hand shop sells second-hand goods. 0

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Origin of second-hand

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75 for def 3; 1750-60 for def 1; late Middle English

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Second-hand

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

second-hand popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for second-hand

adj second-hand

  • derivate — derived
  • hand-me-down — an article of clothing passed on to another person after being used, outgrown, etc.: The younger children wore the hand-me-downs of the older ones.

Antonyms for second-hand

adj second-hand

  • hands-on — characterized by or involved in active personal participation in an activity; individual and direct: a workshop to give children hands-on experience with computers.
  • high-end — being the most expensive and technically sophisticated: high-end stereo equipment.

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