Meaning & Definition of Sec in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A unit of time equivalent to 1/60th of a minute.

  Example Sentence: Please wait a sec while I grab my coat.

• Definition: An informal term for a brief moment.

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

Etymology

Origin: Shortened form of 'second'.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: segundo

• French: seconde

• German: Sekunde

• Russian: секунда

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?