Tuesday, 5 July 2011

`preloved’

The word `preloved’ is being used instead of `second hand’.

Examples: ” Revathi said that she would never buy a preloved car.” * “I bought some preloved books last week.” *  ” I think you should get yourself a new bike. Not a preloved one.”

Source:  ‘Know Your English’ Series – The Hindu Daily, October 10, 2005.

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