Second: meaning, definitions and examples

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second

 

[ ˈsɛkənd ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

unit of time

One sixtieth of a minute, equal to 60 seconds

Synonyms

instant, minute, moment

Examples of usage

  • Wait a few seconds before crossing the street.
  • She finished the race in just under thirty seconds.
Context #2 | Adjective

immediately following the first

Coming after the first in order or time; next

Synonyms

following, next, subsequent

Examples of usage

  • I'll meet you at the second bus stop.
  • This is the second time I've seen that movie.

Translations

Translations of the word "second" in other languages:

🇵🇹 segundo

🇮🇳 दूसरा

🇩🇪 zweite

🇮🇩 kedua

🇺🇦 другий

🇵🇱 drugi

🇯🇵 二番目 (にばんめ)

🇫🇷 deuxième

🇪🇸 segundo

🇹🇷 ikinci

🇰🇷 두 번째 (du beonjjae)

🇸🇦 ثاني (ثاني مكان)

🇨🇿 druhý

🇸🇰 druhý

🇨🇳 第二 (dì èr)

🇸🇮 drugi

🇮🇸 annar

🇰🇿 екінші

🇬🇪 მეორე (meore)

🇦🇿 ikinci

🇲🇽 segundo

Word origin

The word 'second' originated from the Latin word 'secundus', meaning 'following'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to denote a unit of time and to indicate the position after the first. Over time, 'second' has become a common term in various fields, including sports, measurements, and sequencing.

See also: secondary, secondhand, secondly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #153, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.