Definition of Second

Adjective: second  se-kund

1. Coming next after the first in position in space, time, degree or magnitude
   - 2nd, 2d
    
2. (music) a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
   "second flute"; "the second violins"

Noun: second  se-kund

1. 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Système International d'Unités
   - sec, s
    
2. An indefinitely short time
   "wait just a second";
   - moment, mo, minute, bit
    
3. The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
   - second base
    
4. A particular point in time
   "the second he arrived the party began";
   - moment, minute, instant
    
5. Following the first in an ordering or series
   "he came in a close second"
    
6. A 60th part of a minute of arc
   "the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here";
   - arcsecond, arcsec
    
7. The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
    
8. A speech seconding a motion
   "do I hear a second?";
   - secondment, endorsement, indorsement
    
9. 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
    
10. Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
    - irregular

Adverb: second  se-kund

1. In the second place
   "second, we must consider the economy";
   - secondly

Verb: second  se-kund

1. Give support or one's approval to
   "I'll second that motion";
   - back, endorse, indorse

Verb: second[2]  si'kónd
Usage: Brit

1. Transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
   "The officer was second[2]ed for duty overseas"

See also:
seconals
secondaries

Anagrams containing the word second

soncde dsecon ndseco ondsec condse econds