Basic and Secondhand

Basic

Basic adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.

Secondhand is an antonym for basic.

Nearby Words: base, basis, basically, basics, basicity

Secondhand

Secondhand adjective - Taken or created from something original or basic.
Usage example: memoirs filled with secondhand stories about show-business celebrities
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Synonyms for Secondhand

Basic is an antonym for secondhand.

Both words in one sentence

  • Solid Gold Poop Food is a basic necessity of life, and therefore can be considered extremely valuable even secondhand.
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