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Second

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Definitions for Second

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

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