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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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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

The second hand market is also growing, but from a low base.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

She also said Wolverhampton had numerous second hand uniform banks, based at community centres and churches around the city.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

"They brought in second hand clothes for example, that's normal now, but back then it was seen as absolutely radical to have a shopping department store doing that," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

As if in answer, the pesky refrain bubbled to the surface of her whirling brain, in time to the soft click of the second hand marching ’round the clock face.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood