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Goods to be bought and sold
Bric-a-brac
Plural for a very short time
“It won't happen overnight. In fact, it will happen in a second!”
(usually "seconds") Plural for 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) Plural for a second course or second helping of food at a meal
“Please, Sir, I want seconds.”
Plural for an assistant who helps a more senior or skilled person
Plural for a person who advocates or supports a cause
Plural for the second or second mentioned of two
Plural for a precise or specific moment of time
Plural for practice partner
Plural for the second step in the baseball diamond
(figurative) Plural for a temporary break in an activity
Plural for a copy or likeness of someone or something
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 champion or endorse a cause
To accept as satisfactory or conforming to the required standards or rules
To corroborate something with additional evidence
(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
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