Meaning & Definition of word "Sec"

Sec

/sɛk/

noun:

  • 1. A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute.
    • Example: Please hold on for a sec while I grab my keys.
  • 2. Short for second, often used in informal contexts.
    • Example: I’ll be back in a sec.
  • 3. A brief moment.
    • Example: Just give me a sec to think about it.

abbreviation:

  • 1. Abbreviation for 'section'.
    • Example: Refer to sec 2.3 for more details on the subject.
  • 2. Abbreviation for 'secular'.
    • Example: The institution is governed by sec principles.
  • 3. Used in legal contexts to denote a particular section of a legal code or document.
    • Example: The law was enacted as per sec 504 of the penal code.

Etymology

Shortened form of 'second'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

just a sec:

A brief moment of time.

wait a sec:

To pause briefly.

in a sec:

In a short amount of time.

Related Words

second:

The ordinal number corresponding to the number two.

minute:

A unit of time equal to sixty seconds.

Slang Meanings of sec

Meaning: A short amount of time.

Example Sentence: I'll be there in a sec.

Meaning: Used to indicate a delay.

Example Sentence: Can you hold on for a sec?