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HAND-ME-DOWN Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase hand-me-down. (exact relations)
There are 27 hypernyms of the phrase hand-me-down. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HAND-ME-DOWN

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handed-down
adjective satellite

• having been passed along from generation to generation

inherited
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

secondhand
noun, adjectiven, adj
adverb

• by indirect means

adjective satellite

• derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand

• previously used or owned by another

used
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• employed in accomplishing something

adjective satellite

• (of persons) taken advantage of

• previously used or owned by another

castoff
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• Something that has been rejected or discarded; a reject.

adjective

• Discarded, rejected.

preowned
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Secondhand

recycled
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to repeat a cycle

• use again after processing

hand-down
verbv
adjective satellite

• passed on from one person to another

Best Hypernyms For HAND-ME-DOWN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hand-me-down, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (27)
garment apparel attire blouse clothing coat dress hat jacket jeans outfit pants scarf shirt shoes shorts skirt suit sweater trousers boots gloves sandals slippers sneakers socks stockings

Alternatives for HANDED-DOWN

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