second

adverb

UK /ˈsekənd/

1
secondly
Second, he failed to make clear his true purpose.
Synonyms and related words
Words and expressions when listing things
secondly
firstly
lastly

second

adverb

US /ˈsekənd/

1
secondly
Second, he failed to make clear his true purpose.
Synonyms and related words
Words and expressions when listing things
firstly
secondly
lastly

second

noun countable

UK /ˈsekənd/

Word Forms

singular	second
plural	seconds

1
an extremely short period of time that is one of the 60 parts in a minute
She won the 400 metres race in 51 seconds.
Each commercial lasts for 30 seconds.
Synonyms and related words
Units for measuring time
half-hour
hour
hr
1. 1a
  an extremely short period of time
  Just give me a second to put my coat on.
  I’ll be with you in two seconds.
  seconds later/within seconds (=almost immediately):
  The computer crashed seconds later.
  Synonyms and related words
  Moments and short periods of time
  moment
  second
  instant
2
a product that is not perfect that you can buy at a reduced price
Synonyms and related words
Things for sale and things bought
merch
product
goods
3
educationa second-class university degree
Synonyms and related words
Degrees and other academic qualifications
2.1
2.2
A.A.

second

noun countable

US /ˈsekənd/

Word Forms

singular	second
plural	seconds

1
an extremely short period of time that is one of the 60 parts in a minute
She won the 400-meter race in 51 seconds.
Each commercial lasts for 30 seconds.
Synonyms and related words
Units for measuring time
half-hour
hour
hr.
1. 1a
  an extremely short period of time
  Just give me a second to put my coat on.
  I’ll be with you in two seconds.
  seconds later/within seconds (=almost immediately):
  The computer crashed seconds later.
  Synonyms and related words
  Moments and short periods of time
  moment
  second
  instant
2
a product that is not perfect that you can buy at a reduced price
Synonyms and related words
Things for sale and things bought
merch
product
goods

second

number

UK /ˈsekənd/

1
in the place or position counted as number two
the second of October
This is the second programme in a series on rural health.
He came second in the European championship this year.
second largest/biggest/most important etc:
Gothenburg is Sweden’s second largest city.
Synonyms and related words
Ordinal numbers
billionth
eighth
eleventh
2
in addition to the first one
The bookcase needs a second coat of paint.
Synonyms and related words
Also and additional
also
additional
extra
3
next in quality or importance after someone or something that is the best or most important
She was our second choice for the job.
Gloria played second violin in the school orchestra.
second only to:
In terms of scoring goals, he’s second only to Davies.
Synonyms and related words
Less important than similar things
secondary
subordinate
incidental

phrases

a close second

have second thoughts (about something)

on second thoughts

second to none

without a second thought

second

number

US /ˈsekənd/

1
in the place or position counted as number two
This is the second program in a series on rural health.
His horse finished second in the Kentucky Derby.
second largest/biggest/most important etc.:
Goteborg is Sweden’s second largest city.
Synonyms and related words
Ordinal numbers
billionth
eighth
eleventh
2
in addition to the first one
The bookcase needs a second coat of paint.
Synonyms and related words
Also and additional
also
additional
extra
3
next in quality or importance after someone or something that is the best or most important
She was our second choice for the job.
Gloria played second violin in the school orchestra.
second only to:
In terms of career points, he’s second only to Jabbar.
Synonyms and related words
Less important than similar things
secondary
subordinate
incidental

phrases

a close second

have second thoughts (about something)

on second thought

second to none

without a second thought

second

verb transitive

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	second
he/she/it	seconds
present participle	seconding
past tense	seconded
past participle	seconded

1
UK /ˈsekənd/to officially support a proposal made by another person in a meeting
The motion has been seconded.
Synonyms and related words
To support an idea, plan or person
support
back
get behind
2
UK /sɪˈkɒnd/Britishto send someone to work temporarily in another place
She’s been seconded to the Foreign Office.
Synonyms and related words
To start a career or new job, or to move to a new position
join
arrive
enter

phrases

I’ll second that

second

verb transitive

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	second
he/she/it	seconds
present participle	seconding
past tense	seconded
past participle	seconded

1
US /ˈsekənd/to officially support a proposal made by another person in a meeting
The motion has been seconded.
Synonyms and related words
To support an idea, plan or person
support
back
get behind

phrases

I’ll second that

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