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Secondhand vs Refurbished - What's the difference?

secondhand | refurbished |

As adjectives the difference between secondhand and refurbished

is that secondhand is (of goods) not new; previously owned and used by another while refurbished is rebuilt or replenished with all new material; or, restored to original (or better) working order and appearance.

As an adverb secondhand

is indirectly.

As a verb refurbished is

(refurbish).

secondhand

English

Alternative forms

* second-hand

Adjective

(-)
  • (of goods) not new; previously owned and used by another
  • (of a dealer) dealing in such merchandise
  • indirect
    • exposure to secondhand smoke from cigarette-smoking colleagues

    Adverb

    (-)
  • indirectly

    • refurbished

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (refurbish)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Rebuilt or replenished with all new material; or, restored to original (or better) working order and appearance.