second second /ˈsɛkənd/

adjective

1. () Coming next after the first in position in space, time, degree or magnitude  ( 2nd , 2d , second )
   coming next after the first in position in space, time, degree or magnitude
    She finished in second place in the race
   She finished in second place in the race
   
2. (music) a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first  ( second )
   (music) a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
    Second flute
   second flute
    The second violins
   the second violins
   

adverb

1. () In the second place  ( secondly , second )
   in the second place
    Second, we must consider the economy
   second, we must consider the economy
   

noun

1. () 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Système International d'Unités  ( s , sec , second )
   1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Système International d'Unités
    The Olympic sprinter set a new world record by finishing the 100-meter dash in 958 seconds
   The Olympic sprinter set a new world record by finishing the 100-meter dash in 958 seconds
   
   
2. () An indefinitely short time  ( mo , bit , second , minute , moment )
   an indefinitely short time
    Wait just a moment
   wait just a moment
    In a mo
   in a mo
    It only takes a minute
   it only takes a minute
    In just a bit
   in just a bit
   
3. () The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield  ( second base , second )
   the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
   
4. Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name  ( irregular , second )
   merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
   
5. The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle  ( second , second gear )
   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
   he had to shift down into second to make the hill
   
6. A speech seconding a motion  ( endorsement , indorsement , second , secondment )
   a speech seconding a motion
    Do I hear a second?
   do I hear a second?
   
7. The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match  ( second )
   the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
   
8. A 60th part of a minute of arc  ( arcsecond , second )
   a 60th part of a minute of arc
    The treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here
   the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here
   
9. Following the first in an ordering or series  ( second )
   following the first in an ordering or series
    He came in a close second
   he came in a close second
   
10. A particular point in time  ( second , minute , instant , moment )
    a particular point in time
     The moment he arrived the party began
    the moment he arrived the party began
    

verb

1. Transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment  ( second )
   transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
    The officer was seconded for duty overseas
   The officer was seconded for duty overseas
   
2. Give support or one's approval to  ( indorse , second , endorse , back )
   give support or one's approval to
    I'll second that motion
   I'll second that motion
    I can't back this plan
   I can't back this plan
    Endorse a new project
   endorse a new project