Meaning of the word "second hand" in English
What does "second hand" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
second hand
US /ˈsɛkənd ˈhænd/
UK /ˈsɛkənd ˈhænd/
Adjective
1.
having had a previous owner; not new
Example:
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I bought a second-hand car to save money.
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She prefers to buy second-hand books from charity shops.
2.
obtained from or through an intermediary; not directly from the original source
Example:
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I heard the news second-hand from a friend.
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His knowledge of the event was purely second-hand.
Adverb
not directly from the original source; indirectly
Example:
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He heard about the job opening second-hand.
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Most of what she knows about the incident she learned second-hand.