Second

Word SECOND
Character 6
Hyphenation sec ond
Pronunciations /ˈsɛkɪnd/

Definitions and meanings of "Second"

What do we mean by second?

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.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Second

The word "second" in example sentences

The _first two glumes_ are membranous, ovate-oblong, glabrous, acuminate and shortly awned, the _first glume_ is shorter than the second, 1 - to 3-nerved, the _second glume_ is longer than the first, ❋ K. Rangachari (N/A)

To prepare the ribs for sale, they are usually cut into pieces that contain two ribs, the first and second ribs being known as the first cut, the third and fourth as _the second_ cut, etc. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

And so with all other brave and rightly-trained men; their work is first, their fee second -- very important always, but still _second_. ❋ Ontario. Ministry Of Education (N/A)

[Footnote 15: The step-and-a-half (augmented second) is "unmelodic" because it is the same size as a _minor third_ and the mind finds it difficult to take in as a _second_ (notes representing it being on adjacent staff-degrees) an interval of the same size as a third.] 1 whole 2 half 3 whole 4 whole 5 whole 6 whole 7 half 8 step step step step step step step ❋ Karl Wilson Gehrkens (1928)

If "Sweet Bells" had come first, and "Illusion" second, you would have seen this sad falling off in the _second_ book. ❋ F. Anstey (1895)

And so with all other brave and rightly trained men; their work is first, their fee second -- very important always, but still _second_. ❋ John Ruskin (1859)

And as His _first_ coming was terminated by His Ascension, so will there be a second Ascension at His _second_ ❋ Unknown (1856)

Thus, if the tincture of the field should occur a second time, reference is made to it in the formula -- “_of the field_:” or, perhaps more frequently -- “_of the first_;” or, if the tincture that is named second in order in the blazoning be repeated, it is indicated by the expression -- “_of the second_;” and so on. ❋ Charles Boutell (1844)

Although Scripture speaks of a first resurrection and a second death, it makes no mention of a _second resurrection_. ❋ James Challis (1842)

Does anyone believe for a second that baidu, etc. won't mutate into ad-infested pay-for-ranking "services" the * second* that Google ceases to offer its clean, fast, technologically superior template? ❋ Will (2010)

(No. 13, p. 203.), with regard to the double second lessons for the Feast of St. Michael and All-Angels, is easily resolved by comparing the Table of Proper Lessons before and after the last review of the _Prayer Book_ in 1662; from which it will be seen, that the proper _second_ lessons were then appointed for the first time, while the old second lessons for Sept. 29. were retained, either from inadvertence, or to avoid the necessity of disarranging all the subsequent part of the calendar. ❋ Various (N/A)

And when these things are put in their proper order, prayer first, and the other things second; _second_, I say, not omitted, not slurred over; done with all the earnestness and power of brain and hand and heart possible; but done _after_ the victory has been won in secret, against the real foe, and done _while_ the winner is still claiming the victory already assured, -- then will come far greater achievements in this outer open service. ❋ Unknown (1897)

The term "second best," is misleading, says Richard Laermer, marketing consultant and author of ❋ Meghan Casserly (2011)

"Coming in second is a perfect start to creating a real sports culture in India," said Majumdar. ❋ Jason Burke In Delhi (2010)

"Coming in second is a perfect start to creating a real sports culture in India," said Mazumdar. ❋ Jason Burke In Delhi (2010)

If the term second-hand clothing turns you off, then you want to buy a new prom dress, not a vintage one. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There does appear to be a great deal of false indignation by Liberal supporters directed towards the Harper government on the issue of what they term second class citizens, referring to other issues of dual citizens and what some call Canadians of convenience. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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