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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
The distinctive asymmetrical arrangement of functions sees a small seconds subdial between four and five o’clock, a moon phase display with an analogue date at seven o’clock, and a power reserve indicator at 10 o’clock. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026 The senior launched a 41-yard touchdown pass to McKibbin with 59 seconds left in the second quarter. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
Kaufman-Renn hit one 3 the first half and did start the second half. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 His second, a collaboration with the Times puzzle editor Tracy Bennett, was a hefty Sunday puzzle rife with just-for-the-hell-of-it wordplay. — New York Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
This time, Vinnie Pasquantino hit a leadoff single and advanced to second on a fielding error. — Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026 Bogaerts got to second on Dustin Harris’ subsequent sacrifice bunt. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 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
  • What to do nearby As with other safaris, days are bookended by morning and afternoon game drives, set largely around the east side of Madikwe, where the lodge is based (15 minutes from the airstrip).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Jake LaRavia picked up his fourth foul with eight minutes and two seconds left in the second quarter.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of minute
Noun
  • Pull meat from bones and shred into bite-size pieces; discard chicken skin and bones.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Salsa in to go cold hold at 52 and 51 degrees, and labeled for discard after two days.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 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
  • McDavid had three assists to extend his season-opening points and assists streaks to 17 games and give him an NHL-best 44 points.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Lundberg previously served as the Overland Park Police Department as a 911 dispatcher, motorist assist officer and manager of the police vehicle fleet.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • Dailyacc Bandana Scarf Bold, patterned scarves are having a major moment this season—they’re one of the easiest ways to add a pop of color, pattern, and personality to an outfit without a lot of effort or investment.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • During my stay, high tide aligned with early morning and sunset, allowing for serene quiet moments out on the cove with nobody else around.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of moment
Noun
  • Conservationists say a cull wouldn’t work because other sharks would simply move into the area.
    — Tim Backshall, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The news comes only 24 hours after the streamer underwent a massive cull, laying off around 1,000 employees.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of cull
Adjective
  • With each impact, Sarah’s face disintegrates into a bloodier pulp, her bone structure buckling under every successive thud until Nikki has finally and irrevocably rendered the character a faceless corpse.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, parts of Western Washington and Oregon have experienced successive years of drought.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of successive
Verb
  • There are functional zips on both sides of the shaft to aid in getting them on and off, which also give the boots a more interesting detail.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Aisles between stalls will be wide enough for trolleys, and the market will be fitted with waste chutes to aid upcycling and reuse.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
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