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secondhand
sec·ond·hand S0203900 (sĕk′ənd-hănd′)adj.1. Previously used by another; not new.2. Dealing in previously used merchandise.3. Obtained, derived, or borrowed from another; not original.adv. In an indirect manner; indirectly.sec•ond hand (ˈsɛk ənd ˌhænd for 1; ˈsɛk ənd ˈhænd for 2,3 )
n. the hand that indicates the seconds on a clock or watch. Idioms: at second hand, through an intermediate source: news heard at second hand. [1425–75 for definition 3; 1750–60 for definition 1] sec•ond•hand (ˈsɛk əndˈhænd)
adj. 1. not directly known or experienced: secondhand knowledge. 2. previously used or owned: secondhand clothes. 3. dealing in previously used goods: a secondhand bookseller. adv. 4. after another user or owner: He bought it secondhand. 5. indirectly; at second hand: heard the news secondhand. [1645–55] sec′ond•hand′ed•ness, n. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | secondhand - derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand; "a secondhand report"; "a secondhand account of a memory of something once read"; "most of our knowledge is secondhand"secondary - being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate; "the stone will be hauled to a secondary crusher"; "a secondary source"; "a secondary issue"; "secondary streams" | | 2. |  secondhand - previously used or owned by another; "bought a secondhand (or used) car"usedold - of long duration; not new; "old tradition"; "old house"; "old wine"; "old country"; "old friendships"; "old money" | | Adv. | 1. | secondhand - by indirect means; "I heard about it only secondhand or thirdhand"; "he prefers to buy secondhand" |
Translationssecondhand
secondhand1. adverb Indirectly, as opposed to from the original source. But I heard secondhand, so who knows if that information is actually true.2. adjective Describing information that has been learned indirectly, as opposed to from the original source. I can't trust this secondhand gossip! Who was in the meeting and can tell us what really happened?at second handNot from the original source. Are you sure that Susie and Bill are selling their house? I mean, you only heard that at second hand from Anita.See also: hand, secondat second handReceived from some source other than the original. For example, I learned of Mary's divorce at second hand. This phrase may be applied to information or to previously owned merchandise. [1400s] Also see at first hand. See also: hand, secondat second hand by hearsay rather than direct observation or experience.See also: hand, secondEncyclopediaSeesecond handsecondhand
Related to secondhand: secondhand smokeSynonyms for secondhandadj derived from what is primary or originalRelated Wordsadj previously used or owned by anotherSynonymsRelated Words |