second hand

Clock's sweeping indicator

Second hand has two distinct meanings depending on whether it's written as one or two words.

The second hand on a clock is the thin pointer marking seconds.

Secondhand (one word) or second-hand describes something previously owned: secondhand clothes, a secondhand car.

Information received secondhand comes not from direct experience but through an intermediary: I heard it secondhand.

preowned

resale

Second sale

gently used · recycled · reused · reclaimed · refurbished · reconditioned · repurposed · upcycled · salvage · shopworn

clock

sweep

Brush clean with broom

clockwork · quartz · analog · dial · movement · watchface · synchronization · horology · mechanism · wristwatch

bargain

thrift store

Store selling donated goods

affordable · cheap · economical · frugal · savings · value · bargain hunting · consignment shop · charity shop · garage sale

vintage

antique

Old valued collectible

heirloom · collectible · period · timeless · heritage · historic · old-fashioned · bygone · yesteryear · relic

Categories
Opposites
ownership history

second handnew

Recently created or begun

brand new · brand-new · unused · firsthand · first hand

information source

second handfirsthand

Without intermediary

direct · eyewitness · personal · primary · original

Family

secondhand

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G