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- [sek-uh nd hand]
- /ˈsɛk ənd hænd/
- /ˈsekənd hænd/
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- [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
See also
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