Second Meaning

There are 15 meaning(s) for word Second

Meaning 1 : an indefinitely short time

    Synonyms : bit,  minute,  mo,  moment
Meaning 2 : a 60th part of a minute of arc

    Example : the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here

    Synonyms : arcsecond
Meaning 3 : a particular point in time

    Synonyms : instant,  minute,  moment
Meaning 4 : merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

    Synonyms : irregular
Meaning 5 : a speech seconding a motion

    Example : do I hear a second?

    Synonyms : endorsement,  indorsement,  secondment
Meaning 6 : give support or one's approval to

    Example : I'll second that motion

    Synonyms : back,  endorse,  indorse
Meaning 7 : 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

    Synonyms : s,  sec
Meaning 8 : coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude

    Synonyms : 2d,  2nd
Meaning 9 : the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle

    Example : he had to shift down into second to make the hill

    Synonyms : second gear
Meaning 10 : in the second place

    Example : second, we must consider the economy

    Synonyms : secondly
Meaning 11 : 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
Meaning 12 : a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first

    Example : second flute,the second violins

Meaning 13 : following the first in an ordering or series

    Example : he came in a close second

Meaning 14 : the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match

Meaning 15 : transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment

    Example : The officer was seconded for duty overseas

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