second
[ˈsɛkənd]
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second
adjective
- occupying the number two position in a series
- next to the first in importance or rank
- another of the same kind
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second
adverb
- in a position that only comes after one other in time, order, or importance
- —used to introduce a statement that is the second in a series of statements
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second
noun
- something that is second : the second thing in a series
- another serving of food taken after you are finished with the first serving
- a statement made to support or approve a motion in a meeting
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second
noun
- a unit of time that is equal to 1/6₀ of a minute
- a very brief period of time
- one of 60 equal parts into which a minute can be divided for measuring angles
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second
verb
- to approve (something, such as a motion) during a meeting so that discussion or voting can begin
- to agree with (a suggestion or statement)
- to move (someone) from a regular job to a different place, department, etc., for a short period of time—usually used as (be) seconded
