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hand vs second hand

second hand vs hand

hand and second hand both are nouns.

hand is a verb but second hand is not a verb.

hand is not an adverb while second hand is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hand Yes No Yes No
second hand Yes No No Yes
As nouns, second hand is a hyponym of hand; that is, second hand is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hand:
  • hand: a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
  • second hand: hand marking seconds on a timepiece
Other hyponyms of hand include hour hand, little hand, big hand, minute hand.
hand (noun) second hand (noun)
physical assistance hand marking seconds on a timepiece
terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos) an intermediate person; used in the phrase `at second hand'
a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
ability
one of two sides of an issue
something written by hand
a round of applause to signify approval
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
a position given by its location to the side of an object
a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
a card player in a game of bridge
a member of the crew of a ship
a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
hand (verb) second hand (verb)
guide or conduct or usher somewhere
place into the hands or custody of
hand (adverb) second hand (adverb)
from a source of previously owned goods
Difference between hand and second hand

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