second

Noun
  1. 1/60 of a minute;
    The basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (synset 115259923)
    is a type of: time unit, unit of time - a unit for measuring time periods
    subtypes: leap second - a second (as measured by an atomic clock) added to or subtracted from Greenwich Mean Time in order to compensate for slowing in the Earth's rotation
    has: millisecond, msec - one thousandth (10^-3) of a second
    is a part of: min, minute - a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
    same as: s, sec
  2. An indefinitely short time (synset 115271664)
    "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
    is a type of: time - an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)
    subtypes: blink of an eye, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, new york minute, split second, trice, twinkling, wink - a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
    same as: 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 (synset 100725034)
    is a type of: position - (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player
    belongs to: baseball team - a team that plays baseball
    same as: second base
  4. A particular point in time (synset 115269461)
    "the moment he arrived the party began"
    is a type of: point, point in time - an instant of time
    subtypes:
    same as: instant, minute, moment
  5. Following the first in an ordering or series (synset 113868743)
    "he came in a close second"
    is a type of: rank - relative status
    subtypes: latter - the second of two or the second mentioned of two
  6. A 60th part of a minute of arc (synset 113632638)
    "the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"
    is a type of: angular unit - a unit of measurement for angles
    is a part of: arcminute, minute, minute of arc - a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree
    same as: arcsecond
  7. The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match (synset 110587511)
    is a type of: attendant, attender, tender - someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
  8. A speech seconding a motion (synset 107195032)
    "do I hear a second?"
    is a type of: agreement - the verbal act of agreeing
    same as: endorsement, indorsement, secondment
  9. The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle (synset 104171590)
    "he had to shift down into second to make the hill"
    is a type of: gear, gear mechanism - a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
    is a part of: automotive vehicle, motor vehicle - a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
    same as: second gear
  10. Merchandise that has imperfections;
    Usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name (synset 103592219)
    is a type of: merchandise, product, ware - commodities offered for sale
    same as: irregular
Adverb
  1. In the second place (synset 400103431)
    "second, we must consider the economy"
    same as: secondly
Adjective
  1. Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude (synset 302209815)
    similar to: ordinal - being or denoting a numerical order in a series
    same as: 2d, 2nd
  2. A part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first (synset 301020028)
    "second flute"; "the second violins"
    referred to in: music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Verb
  1. Give support or one's approval to (synset 202562643)
    "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
    is a type of: back up, support - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
    same as: back, endorse, indorse
    verb group: back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support - be behind; approve of
  2. Transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment (synset 202398446)
    "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"
    is a type of: reassign, transfer - transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

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