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1.
coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
2.
coming next after first
a second chance
the second vice president
3.
a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
second flute
the second violins
4.
having the second highest gear ratio
second gear
'second' - used as a adverb
5.
in the second place
second, we must consider the economy
'second' - used as a noun
6.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Système International d'Unités
7.
an indefinitely short time
8.
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
9.
a particular point in time
10.
following the first in an ordering or series
he came in a close second
11.
a 60th part of a minute of arc
the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here
12.
the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
13.
a speech seconding a motion
do I hear a second?
14.
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
15.
merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
'second' - used as a verb
16.
give support or one's approval to
I'll second that motion
17.
transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
The officer was seconded for duty overseas
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derived forms
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1. Second / Plural
seconds
2. Second / Past
seconded
3. Second / Third Person
seconds
4. Second / Present Participle
seconding
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