Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
second
noun, adjective, verb
/ˈsɛk.ənd/
Definition
A unit of time equal to one-sixtieth of a minute.
Examples
- There are sixty seconds in a minute.
- She finished in second place in the race.
- He will second the motion during the meeting.
Meaning
The term ‘second’ can refer to a measurement of time or be used to indicate the position of something in a sequence.
Synonyms
- moment
- 60th of a minute
- secondly
