second
35 ENTRIES FOUND:
- second (adjective)
- second (adverb)
- second (noun)
- second (noun)
- second (verb)
- second–class (adjective)
- second–degree (adjective)
- second–guess (verb)
- second–in–command (noun)
- secondly (adverb)
- second–rate (adjective)
- second–string (adjective)
- second banana (noun)
- second base (noun)
- second baseman (noun)
- second best (noun)
- second childhood (noun)
- second class (noun)
- Second Coming (noun)
- second cousin (noun)
- second hand (noun)
- second lieutenant (noun)
- second nature (noun)
- second person (noun)
- second thought (noun)
- second wind (noun)
- split second (noun)
- split–second (adjective)
- fiddle (noun)
- just (adverb)
- none (pronoun)
- only (adverb)
- place (noun)
- poor (adjective)
- wait (verb)
Britannica Dictionary definition of SECOND
always used before a noun
1
a
:
occupying the number two position in a series
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We sat in the second row.
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the second house on the left
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the author's second novel
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B is the second letter in the alphabet.
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That's the second time I've seen him today.
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The office is on the second floor. [=(US) the floor just above the lowest floor; (Brit) the floor that is two floors above the lowest floor]
b
:
next to the first in importance or rank
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Chocolate is my first choice; vanilla is my second choice.
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I won second prize.
c
:
another of the same kind
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They needed a second car. [=they needed two cars]
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The chair needs a second coat of paint.
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The word has a second meaning. [=the word has two meanings]
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She took a second helping [=she took another serving] of carrots.
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English as a second language [=a language that you learn in addition to the language you first learned when you were a young child]
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I could have fired him, but I gave him a second chance. [=I gave him another chance]
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I recommend you get a second opinion. [=advice from another doctor to make sure the first advice is right]
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He passed her by without (giving her) a second glance. [=he didn't notice her]
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She liked the house enough to give it a second look. [=she looked at the house again]
2
— used to refer to the forward gear or speed of a vehicle that is next to the lowest forward gear
— sometimes used figuratively
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You should put the car in second gear when you go up the hill.
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The movie never really gets out of second gear.
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The program is shifting into second gear now that all the proposals have been approved.
3
:
having or playing the part in a group of instruments that is one level lower than the first
—
see also play second fiddle at 1fiddle
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She plays second violin in the city orchestra.
every second
— used to indicate how often a repeated activity happens or is done
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We elect a mayor every second year. [=in alternate years; every other year]
second only to
:
only less important than (something or someone)
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Rice is second only to corn as the state's major crop.
second to none
2
second
/ˈsɛkənd/
adverb
2
second
/ˈsɛkənd/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of SECOND
1
:
in a position that only comes after one other in time, order, or importance
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see also second best
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The university ranks second in the nation.
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This is the second most common error made by job applicants.
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Milan is Italy's second largest city.
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I placed/finished second in the race. = (US) I came in second in the race. = (Brit) I came second in the race.
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The misspelled word is in the second to last paragraph. [=in the paragraph that comes just before the last one]
2
— used to introduce a statement that is the second in a series of statements
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It's pointless to plan a trip—first, we can't afford one, and second, we don't have time to take one.
3
second
/ˈsɛkənd/
noun
plural
seconds
3
second
/ˈsɛkənd/
noun
plural
seconds
Britannica Dictionary definition of SECOND
1
[singular]
:
something that is second
:
the second thing in a series
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see also a close second at 2close
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His birthday is on the second of June. [=on June 2]
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The win was his second of the year.
2
seconds
[plural]
:
another serving of food taken after you are finished with the first serving
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Who wants seconds?
3
[singular]
:
a statement made to support or approve a motion in a meeting
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There's been a motion to vote on the proposal. Do I hear a second?
4
[count]
:
a product that is cheaper than normal because it is damaged or imperfect
— usually plural
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These curtains are seconds.
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The store sells factory seconds.
5
[noncount]
:
the forward gear or speed in a vehicle that is one speed higher than first gear
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Put the car/bicycle in second when you go up the hill.
6
[count]
British
:
an undergraduate degree of the second highest level from a British university
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He took/received a second in history.
7
8
[count]
:
a person whose job is to help someone who is fighting in a boxing match or duel
—
compare 4second
4
second
/ˈsɛkənd/
noun
plural
seconds
4
second
/ˈsɛkənd/
noun
plural
seconds
Britannica Dictionary definition of SECOND
[count]
1
a
:
a unit of time that is equal to ¹/₆₀ of a minute
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There was a delay of several seconds.
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a 30-second TV commercial
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phone lines transmitting data at 1,200 bits per second
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The sound came on for a second or two and then went off again.
b
informal
:
a very brief period of time
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see also split second
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For a second (there) I thought you were kidding.
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This will (just/only) take a second.
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I'll be back in a second. [=I'll be back very soon]
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I can't come right this second. [=at this very moment]
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“Did you enjoy her visit?” “I enjoyed every second.” [=I enjoyed the entire visit]
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I expect her back any second now. [=very soon]
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It could happen at any second. [=at any time]
2
technical
:
one of 60 equal parts into which a minute can be divided for measuring angles
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40 degrees, 27 minutes, and 45 seconds
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compare 3second
5
second
/ˈsɛkənd/
verb
seconds;
seconded;
seconding
5
second
/ˈsɛkənd/
verb
seconds;
seconded;
seconding
Britannica Dictionary definition of SECOND
[+ object]
1
a
:
to approve (something, such as a motion) during a meeting so that discussion or voting can begin
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I would like to second the motion to adjourn.
b
informal
:
to agree with (a suggestion or statement)
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“Let's call it a day.” “I'll second that.”
2
/sɪˈkɑːnd/
British
:
to move (someone) from a regular job to a different place, department, etc., for a short period of time
— usually used as (be) seconded
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She was seconded to the Birmingham office for six months.
— seconder
noun, plural seconders [count]-
Nomination forms must be signed by a nominator and a seconder.
