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Definition of 'second' Noun
- 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
Synonyms: sec s - an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
Synonyms: moment minute bit - the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
Synonyms: second base - a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began"
Synonyms: moment minute instant - following the first in an ordering or series; "he came in a close second"
- a 60th part of a minute of arc; "the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"
Synonyms: arcsecond - the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
- a speech seconding a motion; "do I hear a second?"
Synonyms: secondment endorsement indorsement - the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; "he had to shift down into second to make the hill"
Synonyms: second gear - merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
Synonyms: irregular Verb
- give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
Synonyms: back endorse indorse - transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment; "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"
Adjective
- coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
Synonyms: 2nd 2d - coming next after first; "a second chance"; "the second vice president"
- a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first; "second flute"; "the second violins"
Antonyms: first - having the second highest gear ratio; "second gear"
Adverb
- in the second place; "second, we must consider the economy"
Synonyms: secondly
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