Definition of Second

Noun

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

Verb

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

Adjective

  • a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
    "second flute"
    "the second violins"
  • coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
    - 2nd - 2d

Adverb

  • in the second place
    "second, we must consider the economy"
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Unscramble second

93 unscramble word found using the letters second.
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