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/sˈɛkənd/ /sˈɛkən/ Listen

Second

adjective

Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude. Synonyms: 2d, 2nd.

A part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first. "The second violins"

noun

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites. Synonyms: s, sec.

An indefinitely short time. Synonyms: bit, minute, mo, moment. "In a mo" , "It only takes a minute" , "In just a bit"

The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield. Synonym: second base.

A particular point in time. Synonyms: instant, minute, moment.

Following the first in an ordering or series.

A 60th part of a minute of arc. Synonym: arcsecond.

The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match.

A speech seconding a motion. Synonyms: endorsement, indorsement, secondment.

The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle. Synonym: second gear.

10.

Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name. Synonym: irregular.

verb

(past & past part. seconded; pres. part. seconding)

Give support or one's approval to. Synonyms: back, endorse, indorse. "I can't back this plan" , "Endorse a new project"

Transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment.

adverb

In the second place. Synonym: secondly.

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"Second" Quotes from Famous Books

... have become aware of that of those near and dear to them, the dying person having appeared in a dream to friend or wife or husband. Stories to this effect prevail among all nations, and unquestionably contain much truth. Closely connected with this is the power of second sight, which existed formerly in Scotland, and still does so in the Danish islands. This power enables certain people without any ecstasy, but simply through their keener perception, to foresee coming ...

— Unconscious Memory • Samuel Butler

... is over. In the former group, the panther, in springing upon the deer, had impaled its neck on the deer's right antler, and had then swung round under the latter's body, burying the claws of its right fore foot in the ruminant's throat. In order truthfully to represent the second stage of the encounter, therefore, it was necessary not merely to model a second group, but to retain the elements and construction of the first group under totally changed conditions. This is a feat ...

— Confessions and Criticisms • Julian Hawthorne

... said the second girl, squeezing up to Nic's side and giving him a quick kiss on the cheek. "Oh! how wet and hot you are. ...

— First in the Field - A Story of New South Wales • George Manville Fenn

... B. I thought they'd say so. Now be satisfied; You've studied hard. Have made your mark upon The honour list. Have passed your second year. Let that suffice. You know enough to wed, And Gilmour there would give his very head To have you. Get ...

— Laura Secord, the heroine of 1812. - A Drama. And Other Poems. • Sarah Anne Curzon

... to stand by themselves, in the first place—men and women as well. They can come together, in the second place, if they like. But nothing is any good unless each ...

— Aaron's Rod • D. H. Lawrence

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