second meaning and definition

SECOND noun

Definition of second (noun)

1. 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
   • synonyms: s, sec
2. 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
3. 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
4. a particular point in time
   • "the moment he arrived the party began"
   • synonyms: instant, minute, moment
5. following the first in an ordering or series
   • "he came in a close second"
6. a 60th part of a minute of arc
   • "the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"
   • synonyms: arcsecond
7. the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
8. a speech seconding a motion
   • "do I hear a second?"
   • synonyms: endorsement, indorsement, secondment
9. 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
10. merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
    • synonyms: irregular

SECOND verb

Definition of second (verb)

1. 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
2. transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
   • "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"

SECOND adjective

Definition of second (adjective)

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

SECOND adverb

Definition of second (adverb)

1. in the second place
   • "second, we must consider the economy"
   • synonyms: secondly