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pre-owned


Meanings
  • adjective

    Used or secondhand.

    - "The pre-owned car was in excellent condition."
    - "She bought a pre-owned laptop for a fraction of the price."

Synonyms

foreowned , used
Variants
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pre-owned
Etymology
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The term 'pre-owned' is derived from the words 'pre' meaning before and 'owned' meaning having possession. This term is used to describe items that have been previously owned or used by someone else.


Trivia
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  1. Pre-owned items can be a great way to save money while still getting high-quality items.

  2. Pre-owned items often have unique character and history that new items lack.

  3. The market for pre-owned items, such as cars and electronics, is a multi-billion dollar industry.


Related Concepts
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  1. Second-hand: Synonym of pre-owned. Both terms refer to items that have been previously owned or used by someone else.

  2. Vintage: Pre-owned items that are old and have historical significance. Vintage items are often sought after for their unique character and rarity.


Culture
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Pre-owned items often have cultural significance due to their history and the stories they carry. For instance, a pre-owned book may have previous owners' notes or inscriptions, adding to its value.

How to Memorize "pre-owned"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a pre-owned item, such as a car or a book, being previously owned and used by someone else.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'pre-owned' with words like 'used', 'second-hand', or 'vintage' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Previously Owned, Previously Loved' to help remember that pre-owned items were once loved and owned by someone else.


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