Unscramble second

Definition of second

adjective:

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

adverb:

• in the second place; "second, we must consider the economy". Synonyms: secondly.

noun:

• 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites. Synonyms: s, sec.
• an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment", "in a mo", "it only takes a minute", "in just a bit". Synonyms: bit, minute, mo, moment.
• the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield. Synonyms: second base.
• a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began". Synonyms: instant, minute, moment.
• 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". Synonyms: arcsecond.
• the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match.
• a speech seconding a motion; "do I hear a second?". Synonyms: endorsement, indorsement, secondment.
• 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". Synonyms: second gear.
• merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name. Synonyms: irregular.

verb:

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

Related words

climax, culmination, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, latter, pinpoint, time, trice, twinkling, wink.

Words nearby

secondo.