Cool MateMeaning of Seconds
In simple words: A short amount of time; one-sixtieth of a minute.
Seconds in a sentence
- The race was decided by a few seconds.
- Please wait a few seconds before speaking.
- She finished the puzzle in under 60 seconds.
- Count to ten, then take a deep breath for a few seconds.
- He stared at the clock, counting the seconds before it rang.
How to use Seconds
Used in both formal and informal contexts to measure time. Avoid using it when referring to longer time periods.
Grammar pattern
countable noun; can be used in expressions
Memory hint
Think of a clock ticking; each tick is a 'second'.
Related words
Collocations with Seconds
- few seconds
- split seconds
- last seconds
Common mistakes with Seconds
- Confused with 'minutes' when referring to short time.
- Using 'second' incorrectly instead of 'seconds' in plural contexts.
- Mispronouncing as 'sec-onds' instead of 'secs'.
Seconds appears in
Seconds in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ثواني
وقت قصير جداً؛ جزء من ستين من الدقيقة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সেকেন্ড
খুব অল্প সময়; এক মিনিটের ষাট ভাগের এক ভাগ।
- GermanDeutsch
Sekunden
Eine kurze Zeitspanne; ein Sechzigstel einer Minute.
- SpanishEspañol
Segundos
Un poquito de tiempo; la sexagésima parte de un minuto.
- Persianفارسی
ثانیه
یه مقدار خیلی کم زمان؛ یک شصتم دقیقه.
- FrenchFrançais
Secondes
Un court laps de temps ; un soixantième de minute.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सेकंड
थोड़ा समय; एक मिनट का साठवां हिस्सा।
- ItalianItaliano
Secondi
Un breve lasso di tempo; un sessantesimo di minuto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Segundos
Um tempinho; um sessentésimo de minuto.
- RussianРусский
Секунды
Короткий промежуток времени; одна шестидесятая минуты.
- Urduاردو
سیکنڈ
وقت کی ایک چھوٹی مقدار؛ ایک منٹ کا ساٹھواں حصہ۔
- Chinese中文
秒
很短的时间；一分钟的六十分之一。
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Frequently asked questions about Seconds
What does Seconds mean?
A short amount of time; one-sixtieth of a minute.
What is the definition of Seconds?
A unit of time equal to one-sixtieth of a minute.
How do you use Seconds in a sentence?
The race was decided by a few seconds.
Can you give another example of Seconds?
Please wait a few seconds before speaking.
What are synonyms for Seconds?
Common alternatives include moment, instant, tick.
What is the opposite of Seconds?
Opposite meanings include minutes, hours.
What words go with Seconds?
It commonly pairs with few seconds, split seconds, last seconds.
What are common mistakes when using Seconds?
Confused with 'minutes' when referring to short time. Using 'second' incorrectly instead of 'seconds' in plural contexts. Mispronouncing as 'sec-onds' instead of 'secs'.
How do you pronounce Seconds?
US: //ˈsɛkəndz//, UK: //ˈsɛkəndz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Seconds?
Used in both formal and informal contexts to measure time. Avoid using it when referring to longer time periods.