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sec·ond2
 second2
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- pronunciation:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A second is a very, very short amount of time. It takes about one second to touch your finger to your nose. In one minute, there are sixty seconds.
Luca can hold his breath for thirty-five seconds. |
| definition 2: |
Sometimes when we use the word second, we mean a period of time that is very short but really longer than one second. If you want to sit down "for a second," it means you want to sit down just for a little while.
Steven said he will be back in a second after he gets the mail.Please wait a second while I tie my shoe.- synonyms:
- bit, flash, instant, moment
- similar words:
- minute, twinkle, wink
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| related words: |
instant, minute, point |
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