Definitions
of second
1. [adj] - coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude 2. [adj] - (music) a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first 3. [adj] - coming next after first 4. [adj] - having the second highest gear ratio 5. [adv] - in the second place 6. [n] - 1/60 of a minute 7. [n] - following the first in an ordering or series 8. [n] - a 60th part of a minute of arc 9. [n] - the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match 10. [n] - a speech seconding a motion 11. [v] - give support or one's blessing to
Quotes
- Example use of the word second1. do I hear a second? 2. the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here 3. he came in a close second 4. the basic unit of time adopted under the System International d'Unites 5. I'll second that motion 6. I can't back this plan 7. endorse a new project 8. second, we must consider the economy 9. second gear 10. a second chance 11. the second vice president 12. second flute 13. the second violins
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