second-hand — previously owned by someone else; not new
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: previously owned by someone else; not new
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsekənd hænd/
Korean meaning: 중고의, 간접적인
Korean pronunciation: **세**컨드 핸드
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's second-hand wisdom is worth more than any brand new advice.
- He bought a second-hand guitar and became a rock star, proving that dreams don't need to be brand new.
- The second-hand embarrassment I felt watching that movie was worse than my own awkward moments.
second-hand
ADJECTIVE//ˈsekənd hænd//
previously owned by someone else; not new
previously owned by someone else; not new
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Origin
17세기에 등장한 표현으로, 'second'(두 번째)와 'hand'(손)의 조합. 첫 번째 소유자의 손에서 두 번째 소유자의 손으로 넘어간다는 의미에서 유래
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“My grandmother's second-hand wisdom is worth more than any brand new advice.”
“He bought a second-hand guitar and became a rock star, proving that dreams don't need to be brand new.”
“The second-hand embarrassment I felt watching that movie was worse than my own awkward moments.”
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