Definition of second - Rhyme Finder

Definitions

Adjective

a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first; "second flute"; "the second violins"

Adjective Satellite

coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude

Adverb

in the second place; "second, we must consider the economy"

Noun

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites

Noun

an indefinitely short time; "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

Noun

a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began"

Noun

following the first in an ordering or series; "he came in a close second"

Noun

a 60th part of a minute of arc; "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; "do I hear a second?"

Noun

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"

Noun

merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

Verb

give support or one''s approval to; "I''ll second that motion"; "I can''t back this plan"; "endorse a new project"

Verb

transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment; "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"