SECOND
/ΛsΙkΙͺnd/
9
Scrabble
11
WWF
S(1) E(1) C(3) O(1) N(1) D(2)
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Definition
/ΛsΙkΙͺnd/
noun
- Something that is number two in a series.
- Something that is next in rank, quality, precedence, position, status, or authority.
- The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.
- (usually in the plural) A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.“They were discounted because they contained blemishes, nicks or were otherwise factory seconds.”
- (usually in the plural) An additional helping of food.“That was good barbecue. I hope I can get seconds.”
verb
- To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)“I second the motion.”
- To follow in the next place; to succeed.
- To climb after a lead climber.
adjective
- Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.“He lives on Second Street.”
- Next to the first in value, power, excellence, dignity, or rank; secondary; subordinate; inferior.
- Being of the same kind as one that has preceded; another.“Residents of Texas prepared for Hurricane Harvey, which would in some ways turn out to become the second Hurricane Katrina.”
adverb
- (with superlative) After the first; at the second rank.“Saturn is the second largest planet.”
- After the first occurrence but before the third.“He is batting second today.”
Source: Wiktionary
