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English to English adjective
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a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first |  | Example: second flute
the second violins
source: wordnet30
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Immediately following the first; next to the first in order of place or time; hence, occurring again; another; other. | | source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude | | source: wordnet30
adverb
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in the second place | | Example: second, we must consider the economy
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noun
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites | | source: wordnet30
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an indefinitely short time | | Example: wait just a moment
in a mo
it only takes a minute
in just a bit
source: wordnet30
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the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield | | source: wordnet30
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a particular point in time | | Example: the moment he arrived the party began
source: wordnet30
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following the first in an ordering or series | | Example: he came in a close second
source: wordnet30
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a 60th part of a minute of arc | | Example: the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here
source: wordnet30
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the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match | | source: wordnet30
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a speech seconding a motion | | Example: do I hear a second?
source: wordnet30
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the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle | | Example: he had to shift down into second to make the hill
source: wordnet30
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merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name | | source: wordnet30
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One who, or that which, follows, or comes after; one next and inferior in place, time, rank, importance, excellence, or power. | | source: webster1913
verb
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give support or one's approval to | | Example: I'll second that motion
I can't back this plan
endorse a new project
source: wordnet30
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transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment | | Example: The officer was seconded for duty overseas
source: wordnet30
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To follow in the next place; to succeed; to alternate. | | source: webster1913
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