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second-hand

[sek-uhnd hand, sek-uhnd hand] / ˈsɛk ənd ˌhænd, ˈsɛk ənd ˈhænd /
ADJECTIVE
hand-me-down
Synonyms
WEAK
not new passed down previously owned reach-me-down secondhand used worn
ADJECTIVE
secondary
Synonyms
STRONG
auxiliary dependent resultant subordinate subsidiary
WEAK
borrowed consequent derivate derivational derived developed eventual indirect proximate resulting subsequent vicarious
Antonyms
STRONG
chief important necessary
WEAK
causative first-class first-rate primary source superior

Example Sentences

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And that also means there's a big market for second hand spares.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

As a car enthusiast who had bought second hand cars before, Mr Maljian believed he had taken every precaution.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

A reuse charity is asking people to consider second hand this Black Friday as part of an alternative national campaign called Buy Nothing New.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

There's also the option to sell items second hand through online marketplaces such as Vinted or eBay.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

A Timex watch with a second hand and a real leather band and numbers for regular time and numbers for military time.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt