Second hand or Secondhand?
Lillian
Which is it?
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Which is it?
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Re: Which is it?
Well, it could be either.
If you're talking about part of a clock, it's second hand.
If you're talking about a hand-me-down, it's secondhand.
If you're talking about part of a clock, it's second hand.
If you're talking about a hand-me-down, it's secondhand.
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Re: Which is it?
Thanks, Jan.
I was talking about receiving news "secondhand." Would that fit the second definition?
Lillian
I was talking about receiving news "secondhand." Would that fit the second definition?
Lillian
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I have a love affair with words. I write, even when I think I can't. I'm hooked on words!
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I have a love affair with words. I write, even when I think I can't. I'm hooked on words!
"Let words bewitch you. Scrutinze them, mull them, savor them, and in combination, until you see their subtle differences and the ways they tint each other." Francis Flaherty
Re: Which is it?
Yep!lish1936 wrote:Thanks, Jan.
I was talking about receiving news "secondhand." Would that fit the second definition?
Lillian
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Re: Which is it?
Duh! After I posted the second time, I realized it couldn't be linked to the first answer. Thanks for answering the obvious, Jan.
Lillian
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I have a love affair with words. I write, even when I think I can't. I'm hooked on words!
"Let words bewitch you. Scrutinze them, mull them, savor them, and in combination, until you see their subtle differences and the ways they tint each other." Francis Flaherty
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I have a love affair with words. I write, even when I think I can't. I'm hooked on words!
"Let words bewitch you. Scrutinze them, mull them, savor them, and in combination, until you see their subtle differences and the ways they tint each other." Francis Flaherty