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Secondhand

SEH-kuh-ndhand

/ˈsɛkʌˌndhænd/

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secondhand

Dictionary meaning

By indirect means.

Examples

  • I heard about it only secondhand or thirdhand.
  • Bought a secondhand (or used) car.

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