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refurbished

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈfɝbɪʃt// UK //ɹɪfˈɜːbɪʃt// re·fur·bished

adj. describes something old or used that has been cleaned, repaired, and made to look new again. You often see this word when buying electronics like phones or laptops.

adj. restored to a functional or like-new condition through cleaning, repair, and testing. Often used to describe pre-owned consumer electronics or renovated buildings.


SIMPLE

I bought a refurbished laptop for a much lower price.

CONTEXTUAL

The company sells refurbished smartphones that come with a one-year warranty and a new battery.

COMPLEX

While the exterior of the Victorian house remained untouched, the interior was completely refurbished to include modern amenities and energy-efficient heating systems.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used as a participial adjective following a linking verb or preceding a noun.

Pitfall

the house was refurbishthe house was refurbishedLearners often forget the '-ed' ending when using this word as an adjective to describe a state.

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