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Definition second-hand in British English

second-hand adjective

adjective
1

owned or used by someone else before you

Example

second-hand books/clothing

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2

heard from someone who was not directly involved

Example

We haven't seen Joyce since the accident. All our information is second-hand.

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Definition second-hand in British English