Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seconds
Noun
/ˈsɛk.əndz/
Definition
The plural form of second, referring to a unit of time or a position in a sequence.
Examples
- It took him only a few seconds to finish the race.
- Can I have seconds of that delicious cake?
- She lived in two seconds of time with her past and present.
Meaning
Seconds are a unit of time that is commonly used to measure short durations. In another context, ‘seconds’ can also mean a second helping of food or an alternate choice.
Synonyms
- moments
- tick
- instant
- part
- second helping
