second
/ˈsɛkənd/
adjective
- Coming after the first in time or order; 2nd.
- This is my second time visiting Japan.
- The second chapter of the book is more exciting.
- She finished in second place in the race.
- Additional or extra, like another one of the same kind.
- He keeps a second pair of glasses in his car.
- Would you like a second helping of dessert?
- We need a second opinion from another doctor.
- Less important or lower in rank; secondary.
- In this game, speed is second to accuracy.
- Her career always came second to her family.
- Don't settle for second best.
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noun
- A unit of time equal to 1/60 of a minute.
- The microwave beeps after 30 seconds.
- Wait a second, I need to grab my keys.
- She won the race by just one second.
- The person or thing that comes after the first in a race, competition, or order.
- He was the second to arrive at the party.
- She sold her car and bought a second that was newer.
- The team finished a close second in the tournament.
- An item that is not perfect and is sold at a lower price.
- The store sells factory seconds at a discount.
- These plates are seconds, so they are cheaper.
- I bought a second because it had a small scratch.
adverb
- In second place; after the first.
- He placed second out of fifty contestants.
- The red car came in second in the race.
- She finished second in the spelling bee.
verb
- To support or formally agree with a suggestion or motion in a meeting.
- I second the motion to start the project.
- Maria seconded my idea during the team meeting.
- If no one seconds the proposal, it will not be discussed.
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