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Definition of every second

1 : every two —used to indicate that a repeated activity happens or is done once in two periods
  • We elect a mayor every second year.
  • The fair is held every second year.
2 : every moment
  • I enjoyed every second of her visit.

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every play

  1. : being each individual or part of a group without exception

  2. : being each in a series or succession

  3. : being all taken severally

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second play

  1. : next to the first in place or time

  2. : next to the first in value, excellence, or degree

  3. : inferior, subordinate

  1. : one that is number two in a series — see Table of Numbers

  2. : one that is next after the first in rank, position, authority, or precedence

  3. : one that assists or supports another

  1. : in the second place : secondly

  2. : before all others with one exception

  1. : the 60th part of a minute of angular measure

  2. : the 60th part of a minute of time : 1/86,400 part of the mean solar day

  3. : an instant of time : moment

  1. : to give support or encouragement to : assist

  2. : to support (a fighting person or group) in combat : bring up reinforcements for

  3. : to support or assist in contention or debate

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