Definition (noun) 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
Definition (noun) an indefinitely short time
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wait just a moment
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in a mo
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it only takes a minute
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in just a bit
Definition (noun) the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
Definition (noun) a particular point in time
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the moment he arrived the party began
Definition (noun) following the first in an ordering or series
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he came in a close second
Definition (noun) a 60th part of a minute of arc
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the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here
Definition (noun) the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
Definition (noun) a speech seconding a motion
Definition (noun) the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle
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he had to shift down into second to make the hill
Definition (noun) merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
Definition (verb) give support or one's approval to
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I'll second that motion
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I can't back this plan
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endorse a new project
Definition (verb) transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
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The officer was seconded for duty overseas
Definition (adj) coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
Definition (adj) a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
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second flute
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the second violins
Definition (adv) in the second place
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second, we must consider the economy