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UK//ˈsɛkəndz//US//ˈsɛkəndz//

Significado de Seconds

A unit of time equal to one-sixtieth of a minute.

In simple words: A short amount of time; one-sixtieth of a minute.

Seconds em uma frase

  • 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.

Como usar 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'.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Seconds

  • few seconds
  • split seconds
  • last seconds

Synonyms for Seconds

Opposites of 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'.

Compare Seconds with Moment, Instant

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Perguntas frequentes sobre "Seconds"

O que significa "Seconds"?

A short amount of time; one-sixtieth of a minute.

Qual é a definição de "Seconds"?

A unit of time equal to one-sixtieth of a minute.

Como se usa "Seconds" em uma frase?

The race was decided by a few seconds.

Pode dar outro exemplo de "Seconds"?

Please wait a few seconds before speaking.

Quais são os sinônimos de "Seconds"?

Algumas alternativas comuns são moment, instant, tick.

Qual é o oposto de "Seconds"?

Significados opostos incluem minutes, hours.

Que palavras combinam com "Seconds"?

Costuma combinar com few seconds, split seconds, last seconds.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar "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'.

Como se pronuncia "Seconds"?

US: //ˈsɛkəndz//, UK: //ˈsɛkəndz//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar "Seconds"?

Used in both formal and informal contexts to measure time. Avoid using it when referring to longer time periods.