English adjective: secondhand | |||
1. | secondhand derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand | ||
Samples | A secondhand report. A secondhand account of a memory of something once read. Most of our knowledge is secondhand. | ||
Similar | secondary | ||
Antonyms | primary | ||
2. | secondhand previously used or owned by another | ||
Samples | Bought a secondhand (or used) car. | ||
Synonyms | used | ||
Similar | old | ||
Antonyms | new | ||
English adverb: secondhand | |||
1. | secondhand by indirect means | ||
Samples | I heard about it only secondhand or thirdhand. He prefers to buy secondhand. | ||