second

Meanings

• 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
• an indefinitely short time
• 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
• 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
• give support or one's approval to
  • "I'll second that motion"
• transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
  • "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"
• 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"
• in the second place
  • "second, we must consider the economy"

Synonyms

2d, 2nd, arcsecond, back, bit, endorse, endorsement, indorse, indorsement, instant, irregular, minute, mo, moment, s, sec, second base, second gear, secondly, secondment