secondhand — previously owned or used by someone else; not new
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: previously owned or used by someone else; not new
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsekəndˌhænd/
Korean meaning: 중고의, 간접적인
Korean pronunciation: **세**컨드**핸**드
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secondhand wisdom is worth more than any new advice.
- He became a millionaire by flipping secondhand furniture he found at garage sales.
- She refused to buy secondhand wedding dresses, saying 'I don't want someone else's marital luck!'
secondhand
ADJECTIVE//ˈsekəndˌhænd//
previously owned or used by someone else; not new
previously owned or used by someone else; not new
When you understand secondhand value, quality will always be in demand!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
말 그대로 '두 번째 손'이라는 뜻으로, 첫 번째 소유자의 손을 떠나 두 번째 손으로 넘어간 물건을 의미합니다. 16세기부터 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secondhand wisdom is worth more than any new advice.”
“He became a millionaire by flipping secondhand furniture he found at garage sales.”
“She refused to buy secondhand wedding dresses, saying 'I don't want someone else's marital luck!'”
“The detective realized all his evidence was secondhand and wouldn't hold up in court.”
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