Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Second.
How to pronounce second:
Def 1 US
Def 2 US
Second - as an adjective
A part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
Example: "Second flute"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
first8Second - as a noun
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the systeme international d'unites
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ssec5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
time unitunit of timeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An indefinitely short time
Example: "Wait just a moment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bit5minute8mo4moment10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
time6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
second baseA particular point in time
Example: "The moment he arrived the party began"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
instant7minute8moment10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point7point in timeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Following the first in an ordering or series
Example: "He came in a close second"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rank8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A 60th part of a minute of arc
Example: "The treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arcsecond14The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
A speech seconding a motion
Example: "Do i hear a second?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endorsement14indorsement14secondment15The 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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
second gearMerchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irregular10Second - as an adverb
In the second place
Example: "Second, we must consider the economy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secondly14Second - as an adjective satellite
Example Sentences
"He finished the race in second place."
"She only had a second to react."
"There are sixty seconds in a minute."
"He hit the snooze button for a second time."
"The second chapter of the book was my favorite."
Word Game Points
Is SECOND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, second is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SECOND has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SECOND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, second is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSECOND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is SECOND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, second is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSECOND has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
