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sec·ond1
 second1
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- pronunciation:
- se
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 nd
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, verb, adverb
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
coming next after the first in a series.
My name was second on the recital program.
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| related words: |
latter, secondary |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the member of a series between first and third.
John is the second of their three sons. |
| definition 2: |
(plural) another helping of food.
The cake was so delicious that we all had seconds. |
| definition 3: |
(plural) items for sale that have minor flaws.
The socks were sold as seconds because their tops are crooked. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
seconds, seconding, seconded |
| definition: |
to give support to.
She seconded the motion to end the meeting. |
| related words: |
advocate, recommend |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
in a position between first and third.
He finished second in the race. |
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