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Coming directly after the first in order
“De Dion did arrive at the finish first, but the prize was given to the driver of a Peugeot, who was the second to come to the finish.”
Additional to that already existing, used, or possessed
“I'd love to have a second helping of that deliciousness.”
Ancillary to that already existing, used, or possessed
“The suitcase contained clean shirts and a second pair of shoes.”
Subordinate or inferior in position, rank, or importance
“She slid a very severe glance at the captain and his second in command.”
Denoting someone or something regarded as comparable to or reminiscent of a better-known predecessor
“Could this be the start of a second economic bubble within the span of only a few years?”
Denoting the second or second mentioned of two people or things
A very short time
“It won't happen overnight. In fact, it will happen in a second!”
(usually "seconds") Goods of inferior quality, especially used or defective
“You can find some real bargains at the local shop which specializes in the sale of seconds.”
(seconds, informal) A second course or second helping of food at a meal
“Please, Sir, I want seconds.”
An assistant who helps a more senior or skilled person
An item with flaws, usually sold cheaply
A person who advocates or supports a cause
The second or second mentioned of two
Practice partner
The second step in the baseball diamond
(figurative) A temporary break in an activity
A copy or likeness of someone or something
A period of time
To support or advance a suggestion or proposal
“On behalf of the delegation, I would like to second the proposal already made by my colleague.”
To transfer temporarily to alternative employment
“The RCMP would second him to the War Office in London for various duties.”
To accept as satisfactory or conforming to the required standards or rules
To show or prove to be correct or reasonable
(mainly British) To contribute or undertake to contribute a certain sum of money to a fund, project, or cause
To advise as the best course or choice
To repeat (someone's words or opinions), especially to express agreement
In addition to what has been stated
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