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English adjective: secondhand

1. secondhand derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand


SamplesA secondhand report.
A secondhand account of a memory of something once read.
Most of our knowledge is secondhand.


Similarsecondary


Antonymsprimary

2. secondhand previously used or owned by another


SamplesBought a secondhand (or used) car.


Synonymsused


Similarold


Antonymsnew


English adverb: secondhand

1. secondhand by indirect means


SamplesI heard about it only secondhand or thirdhand.
He prefers to buy secondhand.









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