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Second
ˈsɛk(ə)nd
- constituting number two in a sequence; coming after the first in time or order; 2nd
"he married for a second time"
- secondly (used to introduce a second point or reason)
"second, they are lightly regulated; and third, they do business with non-resident clients"
- an interval spanning two consecutive notes in a diatonic scale
- the note which is higher by a second interval than the tonic of a diatonic scale or root of a chord
- the second in a sequence of a vehicle's gears
"he took the corner in second"
- second base
- the second form of a school or college
- a second course or second helping of food at a meal
- denoting someone or something regarded as comparable to or reminiscent of a better-known predecessor
"a fear that the conflict would turn into a second Vietnam"
- subordinate or inferior in position, rank, or importance
"it was second only to Copenhagen among Baltic ports"
- additional to that already existing, used, or possessed
"a second home"
- the second finisher or position in a race or competition
"he finished second"
- a place in the second grade in an examination, especially for a degree
- performing a lower or subordinate of two or more parts for the same instrument or voice
"the second violins"
- goods of an inferior quality
- the reserve team of a sports club
- coarse flour, or bread made from it
- an attendant assisting a combatant in a duel or boxing match
- a Cub or Brownie chosen by their pack to assist the Sixer and replace them when they are absent
- formally support or endorse (a nomination or resolution or its proposer) as a necessary preliminary to adoption or further discussion
"Bridgeman seconded Maxwell's motion calling for the reform"
formally support give one's support to announce one's support for vote for back back up approve give one's approval to endorse promote commend- express agreement with
"her view is seconded by most Indian leaders today"
- support; back up
"so well was he seconded by the multitude of labourers at his command"