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used-book

UK/'ju:zd-bʊk/US

Definitions

n.

A secondhand book that has been previously owned

二手书;旧书

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
useuse
+
-edpast tense / completed
+
bookroot
=used-book

used + book = a book that has already been used — secondhand. Here 'used' just means previously owned, as in 'used car.'

Root us still carries 68 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She picked up a used-book copy for half the price.

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