second | English to English Dictionary

English to English

second

('s/E/k/@/nd )

adjective (a)

a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first(adj.all)

Example:
Second flute.
The second violins.

Antonym:
first

source: wordnet30
Immediately following the first; next to the first in order of place or time; hence, occurring again; another; other.(adjective)

source: webster1913

noun (n)

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites(noun.time)

Synonym:
s, sec

source: wordnet30
an indefinitely short time(noun.time)

Synonym:
bit, minute, mo, moment

source: wordnet30
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield(noun.act)

Synonym:
second base

source: wordnet30
a particular point in time(noun.time)

Synonym:
instant, minute, moment

source: wordnet30
following the first in an ordering or series(noun.linkdef)

Example:
He came in a close second.

source: wordnet30
a 60th part of a minute of arc(noun.quantity)

Example:
The treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here.

Synonym:
arcsecond

source: wordnet30
the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match(noun.person)

source: wordnet30
a speech seconding a motion(noun.communication)

Example:
Do I hear a second?.

Synonym:
endorsement, indorsement, secondment

source: wordnet30
the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle(noun.artifact)

Example:
He had to shift down into second to make the hill.

Synonym:
second gear

source: wordnet30
merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
irregular

source: wordnet30
One who, or that which, follows, or comes after; one next and inferior in place, time, rank, importance, excellence, or power.(noun)

source: webster1913

adverb (r)

in the second place(adv.all)

Example:
Second, we must consider the economy.

source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude(adj.all)

Synonym:
2d, 2nd

source: wordnet30

verb (v)

give support or one's approval to(verb.social)

Example:
I'll second that motion.

Synonym:
back, endorse, indorse

source: wordnet30
transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment(verb.social)

Example:
The officer was seconded for duty overseas.

source: wordnet30
To follow in the next place; to succeed; to alternate.(verb)

source: webster1913

	English to Indonesian
	Indonesian to English
	English to English