second

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second

The shopper examines a second with a small flaw on the shelf.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A unit of time: A second is 1/60 of a minute, the base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI).
    • A very short period of time: An indefinitely short moment; an instant.
    • The position following first: The person or thing that comes after the first in an ordering, series, or competition.
    • An assistant or supporter: An official attendant who assists a contestant in a duel or boxing match.
    • Formal support for a proposal: An expression of formal support for a motion in a meeting, allowing it to be discussed or voted on.
    • A gear in a vehicle: The second-lowest forward gear ratio in a manual transmission.
    • A unit of angular measurement: A 60th part of a minute of arc.

  2. Adjective:

    • Coming next after first: Immediately following the first in position, time, order, or importance.
    • Additional or alternative: Another of the same kind; supplementary.
    • Inferior in rank or quality: Subordinate; of lower pitch (in music) or of lesser quality (merchandise).

  3. Verb:

    • To formally support: To express formal support for a proposal or motion in a deliberative assembly.
    • To transfer temporarily: To transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment or duty.

  4. Adverb:

    • In second place: After the first in order or rank.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Unit of time):
    • There are 60 seconds in a minute.
    • He finished the race in just under ten seconds.
  • Noun (Position):
    • She finished in second place.
    • He was the second to arrive at the meeting.
  • Noun (Formal support):
    • The motion needs a second before we can debate it.
    • Do I hear a second for this proposal?
  • Adjective:
    • This is my second cup of coffee today.
    • We live on the second floor.
    • She plays second violin in the orchestra.
  • Verb (To support):
    • I second the motion to adjourn the meeting.
    • Will anyone second this proposal?
  • Verb (To transfer):
    • The manager was seconded to the London office for six months.
  • Adverb:
    • First, we need to gather data. Second, we must analyze it.
Advanced Usage
  • "second to none": The best; inferior to no other.
    • Her dedication to her work is second to none.
  • "in the second place": Used to introduce a second point in an argument or list.
    • I don't want to go. In the second place, I have no money, and in the first place, I have no time.
  • "second thought": A reconsideration of a decision or opinion.
    • On second thought, I will have the soup instead of the salad.
Variants and Related Words
  • Secondly (adv): Used to introduce a second point or reason (often in formal lists).
    • Firstly, it's too expensive. Secondly, we don't need it.
  • Secondary (adj): Of less importance than something primary; coming after something first or primary.
    • His age is a secondary consideration; his experience is what matters.
  • Second-hand (adj/adv): Previously owned by someone else; not from the original source.
    • He bought a second-hand car. / I heard the news second-hand.
Synonyms
  • Noun (moment): Instant, moment, jiffy.
  • Noun (assistant): Attendant, aide, supporter.
  • Adjective (next): Following, subsequent, next in line.
  • Verb (support): Back, endorse, support.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Second to (v): To temporarily assign an employee to another role or department.
    • She was seconded to the marketing team for the project.
Related Idioms
  • "play second fiddle": To be in a subordinate position to someone else.
    • He tired of playing second fiddle to his more famous partner.
  • "have second thoughts": To begin to doubt a decision you have made.
    • I'm starting to have second thoughts about accepting the job.
  • "in a split second": In an extremely short period of time; instantly.
    • He made the decision in a split second.
second

The shopper examines a second with a small flaw on the shelf.

Noun
  1. merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
  2. the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle
    • he had to shift down into second to make the hill
  3. a speech seconding a motion
    • do I hear a second?
  4. the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
  5. a 60th part of a minute of arc
    • the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here
  6. following the first in an ordering or series
    • he came in a close second
  7. a particular point in time
    • the moment he arrived the party began
  8. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
  9. an indefinitely short time
    • wait just a moment
    • in a mo
    • it only takes a minute
    • in just a bit
  10. 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
Adjective
  1. a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
    • second flute
    • the second violins
  2. coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
Verb
  1. transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
    • The officer was seconded for duty overseas
  2. give support or one's approval to
    • I'll second that motion
    • I can't back this plan
    • endorse a new project
Adverb
  1. in the second place
    • second, we must consider the economy

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