Definitions

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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The government had already dropped plans to include second hand cars in the ban, and now it has decided to scrap the policy altogether.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

His black mustache twitched like the second hand on a clock as he stared back at her curiously.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

second-hand

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