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Commonsecond
The correct spelling is second.
How to pronounce second
/ˈsɛkɪnd/
nounIPA: /ˈsɛkɪnd/
Say it like: Sec-ond
The correct spelling is second. Something that is number two in a series. For example: "They were discounted because they contained blemishes, nicks or were otherwise factory seconds."
Usage Examples
“They were discounted because they contained blemishes, nicks or were otherwise factory seconds.”
“That was good barbecue. I hope I can get seconds.”
“I second the motion.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Something that is number two in a series.
- 2.Something that is next in rank, quality, precedence, position, status, or authority.
- 3.The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.
- 4.(usually in the plural) A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
- 5.(usually in the plural) An additional helping of food.
verb
- 1.To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)
- 2.To follow in the next place; to succeed.
- 3.To climb after a lead climber.
- 4.To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.
- 5.To assist or support; to back.
adjective
- 1.Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
- 2.Next to the first in value, power, excellence, dignity, or rank; secondary; subordinate; inferior.
- 3.Being of the same kind as one that has preceded; another.
adverb
- 1.(with superlative) After the first; at the second rank.
- 2.After the first occurrence but before the third.
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