second

/sˈɛkənd/

/ˈsɛkənd/

[determiner] [noun] [adverb] [verb] [adjective]

second

[DETERMINER]

coming or happening just after the first person or thing

synonyms : 2d

2nd

Second

[NOUN]

each of the sixty parts that creates one minute

synonyms : s

sec

an indefinitely short time

synonyms : bit

minute

moment

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

the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle

synonyms : second gear

products that have minor flaws or imperfections, typically sold at a reduced price

synonyms : irregular

a speech seconding a motion

synonyms : endorsement

indorsement

secondment

the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match

a 60th part of a minute of arc

synonyms : arcsecond

following the first in an ordering or series

a particular point in time

synonyms : instant

minute

moment

second

[ADVERB]

in the second place

synonyms : secondly

to second

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

give support or one's approval to

synonyms : back

endorse

indorse

transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment

second

[ADJECTIVE]

a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first

antonyms : first

Examples

1. Her second movie followed close on the heels of her successful film debut.

2. Her second movie followed close on the heels of her successful film debut.

3. Swimming is second nature to Jane.

4. His uncle is like a second father to him.

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