Second Definition
second
adverb
- in the second place; "second, we must consider the economy"
adjective
- coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
- a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first; "second flute"; "the second violins"
noun
- 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
- an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
- the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
- a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began"
- 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"
- the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
- a speech seconding a motion; "do I hear a second?"
- 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"
- merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
verb
- give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
- transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment; "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"
"Second" in song lyrics
See how second is used in real songs:
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"Ay, supermodel, lemme holla at you for a second..."
2 Pistols f/ Tay Dizm, T-Pain — She Got It -
"Excuse moi, let me talk to you for a second"
2 Pistols f/ Tay Dizm, T-Pain — She Got It -
"You keep minutes, I'll let you get second"
3rd Bass — Oval Office
Words that rhyme with second
Usage tips for "second"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "second" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for second to find words that pair well.