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sec·ond1
 second1
- pronunciation:
- se
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 nd
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, transitive verb, adverb
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
indicating rank or position between first and third.
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| related words: |
latter, secondary |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one of two equal parts of a whole.
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| definition 2: |
the member of a series between first and third.
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| definition 3: |
(pl.) an additional portion of food.
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| definition 4: |
(pl.) goods or merchandise not of the best quality.
- similar words:
- irregular
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| related words: |
cull, discard, other |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
seconded, seconding, seconds |
| definition 1: |
to support; promote; assist.
- similar words:
- assist
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| definition 2: |
to endorse (a nomination, motion, or the like).
She seconded his nomination for chairman. |
| related words: |
abet, advocate, forward, hold a brief for, recommend |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
in a position between first and third; secondly.
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