Something that is number two in a series.
Something that is next in rank, quality, precedence, position, status, or authority.
The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.
(usually in the plural) A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
(usually in the plural) An additional helping of food.
A chance or attempt to achieve what should have been done the first time, usually indicating success this time around. (See second-guess.)
The interval between two adjacent notes in a diatonic scale (either or both of them may be raised or lowered from the basic scale via any type of accidental).
The second gear of an engine.
Second base.
The agent of a party to an honour dispute whose role was to try to resolve the dispute or to make the necessary arrangements for a duel.
A Cub Scout appointed to assist the sixer.
One-sixtieth of a minute; the SI unit of time, defined as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of caesium-133 in a ground state at a temperature of absolute zero and at rest.
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a minute of arc or one part in 3600 of a degree.
A short, indeterminate amount of time.
To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)
To follow in the next place; to succeed.
To climb after a lead climber.
an instant of time : moment
to give support or encouragement to : assist
to support (a fighting person or group) in combat : bring up reinforcements for
to support or assist in contention or debate
to endorse (a motion or a nomination) so that debate or voting may begin
si-ˈkänd chiefly British : to release (someone, such as a military officer) from a regularly assigned position for temporary duty with another unit or organization
being number two in a series see number
next to the first in time, order, importance, or rank
other entry 1 sense 2
resembling or suggesting an original : another
one that is number two in a series see number
one next after the first in time, order, importance, or rank
one who assists another (as in a duel or prizefight)
the difference in pitch between the first tone and the second tone of a scale
a damaged or imperfect article (as of merchandise)
the act of seconding a motion
second base
the second gear or speed in an automobile
plural : a second helping of food
the 60th part of a minute of angular measure
the 60th part of a minute of time
instant entry 1, moment
to encourage that something be debated or voted on
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
Next to the first in value, power, excellence, dignity, or rank; secondary; subordinate; inferior.
Being of the same kind as one that has preceded; another.
next to the first in place or time
next to the first in value, excellence, or degree
inferior, subordinate
ranking next below the top of a grade or degree in authority or precedence
alternate, other
resembling or suggesting a prototype : another
being the forward gear or speed next higher than first in a motor vehicle
(with superlative) After the first; at the second rank.
After the first occurrence but before the third.
seconds plural : a second helping of food
in the second place : secondly
relating to or having a part typically subordinate to and lower in pitch than the first part in concerted or ensemble music
one that is number two in a series see Table of Numbers
one that is next after the first in rank, position, authority, or precedence
one that assists or supports another
the musical interval embracing two diatonic degrees
a tone at this interval
the harmonic combination of two tones a second apart
seconds plural : merchandise that is usually slightly flawed and does not meet the manufacturer's standard for firsts or irregulars
an article of such merchandise
the act or declaration by which a parliamentary motion is seconded
a place next below the first in a competition, examination, or contest
second base
the second forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle
before all others with one exception
the 60th part of a minute of angular measure
the 60th part of a minute of time : 1/86,400 part of the mean solar day