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secondhand
01
previously owned or used by someone else
Examples
She bought a secondhand car to save money.
The thrift store sells secondhand clothes in excellent condition.
02
obtained from a secondary or indirect source rather than directly from the primary or original source
Examples
The author's account of the event is based on secondhand information.
He had a secondhand impression of the city from stories his parents told him.
secondhand
01
not directly or firsthand
Examples
She heard the news secondhand from a friend who read it online.
He learned about the promotion secondhand through office gossip.
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