Second — synonyms, second antonyms, definition

1. second (a) 2] [Brit

another double dual duplicate duplicated every other inferior lesser lower next paired petty secondary small subordinate subsequent subsidiary twice as much twin two • • •

2. second (Noun) 2] [Brit

arcsec arcsecond bit breathing cast-off crack discard double duplicated endorsement flash indorsement instant irregular jiffy limb minute mo moment paired • • •

second (Noun) — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites.

second (Noun) — An indefinitely short time. ex. "wait just a second"

second (Noun) — The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield.

second (Noun) — A particular point in time. ex. "the second he arrived the party began"

second (Noun) — Following the first in an ordering or series. ex. "he came in a close second"

second (Noun) — A 60th part of a minute of arc. ex. "the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"

second (Noun) — The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match.

second (Noun) — A speech seconding a motion. ex. "do I hear a second?"

second (Noun) — The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle. ex. "he had to shift down into second to make the hill"

second (Noun) — Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name.

Ware agreement angular unit attendant attender gear gear mechanism merchandise point point in time position product rank tender time time unit unit of time New York minute blink of an eye climax culmination eleventh hour flash heartbeat instant jiff jiffy last minute latter leap second moment of truth pinpoint psychological moment split second time trice twinkling • • • MS millisecond msec arcminute automotive vehicle baseball team min minute minute of arc motor vehicle

3. second (Verb) 2] [Brit

abide attend await back endorse indorse wait for

second (Verb) — Give support or one's approval to. ex. "I'll second that motion"

second (Verb) — Transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment. ex. "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"

back up reassign support transfer

4. second (a/n) 2] [Brit

cast-off discard

5. second (Adjective) 2] [Brit

2d 2nd first

second (Adjective) — Coming next after the first in position in space, time, degree or magnitude.

second (Adjective) — (music) a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first. ex. "second flute" ex. "the second violins"

6. second (Adverb) 2] [Brit

secondly

second (Adverb) — In the second place. ex. "second, we must consider the economy"