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second hand vs hand

hand vs second hand

second hand and hand both are nouns.

second hand is not a verb while hand is a verb.

second hand is an adverb but hand is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
second hand Yes No No Yes
hand Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hand is a hypernym of second hand; that is, hand is a word with a broader meaning than second hand:
  • second hand: hand marking seconds on a timepiece
  • hand: a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
second hand (noun) hand (noun)
hand marking seconds on a timepiece physical assistance
an intermediate person; used in the phrase `at second hand' terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
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
second hand (verb) hand (verb)
guide or conduct or usher somewhere
place into the hands or custody of
second hand (adverb) hand (adverb)
from a source of previously owned goods
Difference between second hand and hand

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