second

Definition

• n. 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
• n. following the first in an ordering or series
• n. a 60th part of a minute of arc
• n. the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match

Word forms

Past participle

seconded

Past tense

seconded

Present participle

seconding

Third person singular

seconds

Example sentences

1. n.

   It took just a second for her to decide what to do next.

2. a.

   This is my second attempt at baking a cake.

3. num.

   She finished in second place in the race.

4. vt.

   I will second your proposal during the meeting.