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SECONDHAND

(adverb, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Secondhand.

Secondhand - as an adverb

By indirect means

Example: "I heard about it only secondhand or thirdhand"

Secondhand - as an adjective satellite

Derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand

Example: "A secondhand report"

Previously used or owned by another

Example: "Bought a secondhand (or used) car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
used

Secondhand - as an adjective

(of goods) not new; previously owned and used by another.

(of a dealer) dealing in such merchandise.

Indirect; from a secondary source; not firsthand.

(of cigarette or cigar smoke) inhaled from the air near someone else smoking.

Example: "Exposure to secondhand smoke from cigarette-smoking colleagues"

Example Sentences

"I bought a secondhand book from the thrift store."
"She prefers to shop for secondhand clothing."
"The secondhand market for electronics is booming."
"He sells secondhand furniture at a reasonable price."
"I found these secondhand records in a vintage shop."
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Word Game Points

Is SECONDHAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, secondhand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SECONDHAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is SECONDHAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, secondhand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SECONDHAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is SECONDHAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, secondhand is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SECONDHAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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