Second

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkənd/

Second (noun)

  1. A unit for measuring time, equal to one sixtieth of a minute.
  2. The person or thing that comes after the first in a race, test, or ranking.

Examples

  • The meeting lasts thirty seconds.
  • Count the seconds before you start.

Second (adjective)

  1. Coming after the first; the position or order is two.
  2. Not the main one; happening or used after the most important thing.

Examples

  • This is the second time I tried.
  • Take the second door on the left.

Second (verb)

  1. To agree with a proposal so it can be discussed or voted on.

Examples

  • I second your suggestion for the project.
  • She seconds the plan during the meeting.