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noun (1)

Definition of secondnext
as in minute
a very small space of time I'll be ready in a second

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second

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noun (2)

as in discard
something separated from a group or lot for not being as good as the others the slightly flawed linens were sold as seconds

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second

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adjective

as in another

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second

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verb

as in to assist

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Recent Examples of second
Noun
Pogačar's final time for the whole tour was 73 hours 56 minutes and 26 seconds, almost six and half minutes faster than his nearest competitor, Belgium's Remco Evenepoel. — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 26 July 2026 With the growth of short-form content, the youth are being shown 30 seconds or less of information, with little processing of each video before scrolling. — Vriti Shah, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Adjective
The result moved the seven-time champion up to second place in the standings, 45 points behind Antonelli and only five points ahead of Russell. — Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 On Monday, after homering in the second inning and striking out in the third, Kuroda-Grauer was back at the dish and fouled a pitch straight into his own crotch. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
Nolan Arenado led off the eighth with a single, advanced to second on a wild pitch, then scored on a single by Pavin Smith. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 After Bolte advanced to second on a wild pitch, Kilian got two outs before walking Tyler Soderstrom. — CBS News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for second
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
  1. minute
  2. discard
  3. another
  4. assist
  5. moment
  6. cull
  7. successive
  8. aid
Noun
  • The flight, which was originally slated for last week but was delayed, ended after an hour and five minutes.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 25 July 2026
  • But Linda Ullmark’s last-minute goal turned a potential scoreless draw into a frustrating loss at Shell Energy Stadium.
    — Staff report, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Definition of minute
Noun
  • Wilted cilantro is safe to eat but may lack flavor and texture; discard leaves that are slimy, discolored, or have a foul odor.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
  • Strain banana milk through a sieve into a large bowl; discard peels.
    — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of discard
Adjective
  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    — Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • As the Gophers kept winning in a historic season, stakes surrounding their season-ending rivalry game with Wisconsin kept ratcheting up — outgrowing even the another annual Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2019
Definition of another
Verb
  • The Wisconsin Department of Justice said that its Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation but that it is being assisted by the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Sun Prairie Police Department.
    — Marin Scott, NBC news, 23 July 2026
  • Chelsea enjoy a strong relationship with Villa, which assisted in negotiations for Rogers, with Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris having the final say.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • Her daughter, Alanna Schermerhorn-Wallace, turned toward Colt and recounted the final moments of her brother’s life.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • Getting that phone call is the most memorable moment in my time.
    — AJC Sports, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of moment
Noun
  • The same strain has forced record culls and pushed up egg prices across North America and Europe, and Australian flocks have no exposure to it.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Since the decision, residents and conservationists around the country have rallied around the geese, urging the HOA to reconsider the cull and find nonlethal measures to control the population.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Definition of cull
Adjective
  • In 1982, while still an England international, Keegan shocked the footballing world by trading First Division Southampton for Newcastle, who had just finished their fourth-successive campaign in the second tier.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Through the same five-month period of 2020, the United States registered the first of three successive trade surpluses with Venezuela.
    — Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of successive
Verb
  • In an interview posted by the business daily RBC, Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim said her company was discussing the possibility of tax relief and other measures with Russia authorities to aid sellers affected by attacks.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Skywatchers should look north during the darkest hours; smartphone cameras can aid in detecting faint glows.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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