second

second
I UK [ˈsekənd] / US noun [countable]
Word forms "second":
singular second plural seconds
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1)
a) an extremely short period of time that is one of the 60 parts in a minute

She won the 400 metres race in 51 seconds.

Each commercial lasts for 30 seconds.

b) an extremely short period of time

Just give me a second to put my coat on.

I'll be with you in two seconds.

seconds later/within seconds (= almost immediately):

The computer crashed seconds later.

2) a product that is not perfect that you can buy at a reduced price
3) a second-class university degree
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II UK [ˈsekənd] / US number ***
1) in the place or position counted as number two

the second of October

This is the second programme in a series on rural health.

He came second in the European championship this year.

second largest/biggest/most important etc:

Gothenburg is Sweden's second largest city.

2) in addition to the first one

The bookcase needs a second coat of paint.

3) next in quality or importance after someone or something that is the best or most important

She was our second choice for the job.

Gloria played second violin in the school orchestra.

second only to:

In terms of scoring goals, he's second only to Davies.

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have second thoughts (about something) — to begin to doubt a decision that you have already made

I think she's having second thoughts about leaving London.


III UK [ˈsekənd] / US adverb
secondly

Second, he failed to make clear his true purpose.


IV UK / US verb [transitive]
Word forms "second":
present tense I/you/we/they second he/she/it seconds present participle seconding past tense seconded past participle seconded
1) UK [ˈsekənd] / US
to officially support a proposal made by another person in a meeting

The motion has been seconded.

2) British UK [sɪˈkɒnd] / US [sɪˈkɑnd]
to send someone to work temporarily in another place

She's been seconded to the Foreign Office.

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