second

(noun) 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites. Synonyms: sec, s.

(noun) an indefinitely short time. Synonyms: moment, mo, minute, bit. Examples: "Wait just a moment." "In a mo." "It only takes a minute." "In just a bit."

(noun) 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.

(noun) a particular point in time. Synonyms: moment, minute, instant. Examples: "The moment he arrived the party began."

(noun) following the first in an ordering or series. Examples: "He came in a close second."

(noun) a 60th part of a minute of arc. Synonyms: arcsecond. Examples: "The treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here."

(noun) the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match.

(noun) a speech seconding a motion. Synonyms: secondment, endorsement, indorsement. Examples: "Do i hear a second?."

(noun) the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle. Synonyms: second gear. Examples: "He had to shift down into second to make the hill."

(noun) merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name. Synonyms: irregular.

(verb) give support or one's approval to. Synonyms: back, endorse, indorse. Examples: "I'll second that motion." "I can't back this plan." "Endorse a new project."

(verb) transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment. Examples: "The officer was seconded for duty overseas."

(adj) coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude. Synonyms: 2nd, 2d.

(adj) a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first. Synonyms: second (vs. first). Examples: "Second flute." "The second violins."

(adv) in the second place. Synonyms: secondly. Examples: "Second, we must consider the economy."