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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
While a one-second response lag is acceptable in text chat, that same pause feels awkward and disruptive in spoken conversation. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 July 2026 About 30 seconds under running water, while gently rubbing the produce with your hands, does far more than a passive soak. — Angela Haupt, Time, 27 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
  • Bake in preheated oven, rotating pans from top to bottom halfway through, until danishes are puffed and deep golden brown, 12-15 minutes.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Jaylyn Sherrod also provided a spark off the bench with seven points in nine minutes.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of minute
Noun
  • And defunct iIndustry supplied artistic entrepreneurs with adaptable real-estate discards, like London’s Bankside Power Station, which evolved into Herzog & de Meuron’s Tate Modern.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
  • 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
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
  • Metro Fire officials were assisting the Rancho Cordova Police Department, which is leading the investigation into the woman’s death.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • The New England Revolution player assisted both of Son’s goals during his 36 minutes on the field.
    — Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 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
  • One organization that has aided in her journey is the Orange Duffel Bag Initiative, a Georgia nonprofit that supports students in need.
    — Nila Roper, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Investigators are looking for information that could aid in an investigation into her death.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of aid

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