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verbDefinition of SECOND
transitive verb
1
a : to give support or encouragement to : assist b : to support (a fighting person or group) in combat : bring up reinforcements for
2
a : to support or assist in contention or debate b : to endorse (a motion or a nomination) so that debate or voting may begin
3
\si-ˈkänd\ chiefly British : to release (as a military officer) from a regularly assigned position for temporary duty with another unit or organization
— sec·ond·er noun
See Examples of SECOND
- I would like to second the motion to adjourn.
- “Let's call it a day.” “I'll second that.”
Origin of SECOND
Latin secundare, from secundus second, favorable
First Known Use: circa 1586
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