The difference between Secondhand and Unused
When used as adjectives, secondhand means not new, whereas unused means not used.
Secondhand is also adverb with the meaning: in a used or previously-owned condition.
check bellow for the other definitions of Secondhand and Unused
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Secondhand as an adjective (of goods):
not new; previously owned and used by another
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Secondhand as an adjective (of a dealer):
dealing in such merchandise
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Secondhand as an adjective:
indirect, passive
Examples:
"exposure to secondhand smoke from cigarette-smoking colleagues"
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Secondhand as an adverb:
In a used or previously-owned condition.
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Secondhand as an adverb:
indirectly
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Unused as an adjective (not comparable):
Not used.
Examples:
"I have two unused vouchers for a free meal."
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Unused as an adjective:
Not accustomed (to), unfamiliar with.
Examples:
"I am unused to the dark nights of the countryside."