Meaning & Definition of Second in English

1. 1/60 of a minute

• The basic unit of time adopted under the systeme international d'unites

2. An indefinitely short time

• "Wait just a moment"

• "In a mo"

• "It only takes a minute"

• "In just a bit"

3. The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield

4. A particular point in time

• "The moment he arrived the party began"

5. Following the first in an ordering or series

• "He came in a close second"

6. A 60th part of a minute of arc

• "The treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"

7. The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match

8. A speech seconding a motion

• "Do i hear a second?"

9. The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle

• "He had to shift down into second to make the hill"

10. Merchandise that has imperfections

• Usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

1. Give support or one's approval to

• "I'll second that motion"

• "I can't back this plan"

• "Endorse a new project"

2. Transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment

• "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"

1. Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude

2. A part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first

• "Second flute"

• "The second violins"

1. In the second place

• "Second, we must consider the economy"