Cool MateMeaning of Second
In simple words: The number after one; a short time.
Second in a sentence
- Please wait a second.
- He finished second in the race.
- Just give me a second to think.
- I would like to second the motion.
- It feels like a second can last forever.
How to use Second
Use 'second' to indicate time or order. In informal contexts, it can mean agreement (e.g., 'I second that!').
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of two seconds on a clock — it goes from one to two.
Related words
Collocations with Second
- wait a second
- in a second
- second chance
Common mistakes with Second
- 'Second' is often confused with 'secondly' when listing items.
- Some learners mistakenly use 'second' instead of 'seconds' when counting time.
- Mispronounce as 'secone' instead of 'second'.
Second appears in
Second in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ثاني
الرقم الذي يأتي بعد واحد؛ وقت قصير.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দ্বিতীয়
এক এর পরের সংখ্যা; অল্প সময়।
- GermanDeutsch
Zweitens, Sekunde
Die Zahl nach eins; eine kurze Zeit.
- SpanishEspañol
Segundo
El número después de uno; un corto período de tiempo.
- Persianفارسی
دوم, ثانیه
عدد بعد از یک؛ مدت زمان کوتاه.
- FrenchFrançais
Deuxième, Seconde
Le nombre après un ; un court instant.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दूसरा
एक के बाद की संख्या; थोड़ा समय।
- ItalianItaliano
Secondo
Il numero dopo uno; un breve momento.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Segundo
O número depois de um; um tempinho.
- RussianРусский
Второй, Секунда
Число после единицы; короткое время.
- Urduاردو
دوسرا, سیکنڈ
ایک کے بعد نمبر؛ تھوڑا وقت۔
- Chinese中文
Second
排在第一后面的数字；很短的时间。
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Frequently asked questions about Second
What does Second mean?
The number after one; a short time.
What is the definition of Second?
The number 2 in a sequence or a small unit of time.
How do you use Second in a sentence?
Please wait a second.
Can you give another example of Second?
He finished second in the race.
What are synonyms for Second?
Common alternatives include two, moment, instant, following, next.
What is the opposite of Second?
Opposite meanings include first, prior.
What words go with Second?
It commonly pairs with wait a second, in a second, second chance.
What are common mistakes when using Second?
'Second' is often confused with 'secondly' when listing items. Some learners mistakenly use 'second' instead of 'seconds' when counting time. Mispronounce as 'secone' instead of 'second'.
How do you pronounce Second?
US: //ˈsɛk.ənd//, UK: //ˈsɛk.ənd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Second?
Use 'second' to indicate time or order. In informal contexts, it can mean agreement (e.g., 'I second that!').