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second

adjective

coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
Synonyms: 2d, 2nd Similar: ordinal
coming next after first; "a second chance"; "the second vice president"
Similar: intermediate
a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first; "second flute"; "the second violins"
Antonyms: first
having the second highest gear ratio; "second gear"
Similar: forward

noun

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites
Synonyms: s, sec
an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
Synonyms: bit, minute, moment
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near 2nd base
Synonyms: second base
a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began"
Synonyms: instant, minute, moment
following the first in an ordering or series; "he came in a close second"
a 60th part of a minute of arc; "the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"
Synonyms: arcsecond
the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
a speech seconding a motion; "do I hear a second?"
Synonyms: endorsement, indorsement, secondment
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"
Synonyms: second gear
merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
Synonyms: irregular

adverb

in the second place; "second, we must consider the economy"
Synonyms: secondly

verb

give support or one''s approval to; "I''ll second that motion"; "I can''t back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
Synonyms: back, endorse, indorse
transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment; "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"