Second
|sec-ond|
/ˈsɛkənd/
(second)
following or next
Etymology
'second' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'secundus,' where 'secund-' meant 'following' or 'next.'
'secundus' transformed into the Old French word 'second,' and eventually became the modern English word 'second' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'following' or 'next,' and over time it evolved into its current meanings related to time and order.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of time equal to 1/60th of a minute.
The race was won by a fraction of a second.
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Noun 2
a person or thing that is next after the first in order, place, or rank.
She finished in second place.
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Verb 1
to formally support or endorse a proposal or motion.
I second the motion to adjourn the meeting.
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Adjective 1
coming after the first in order or time.
This is the second time I've visited this city.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 08:08