Second

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Meanings of Second

   
Adjective
  • Number two; following the first one.
  • Next in line after the first.
   
Verb
  • To agree with someone else's idea or suggestion.
  • To follow someone or something.
   
Noun
  • Something that is number two in a series.
  • The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.
  • An extra helping of food, like when you want more after finishing your plate.
  • A Cub Scout who helps the leader.
   
Adverb
  • After the first.
  • In the second position.
   

Explanation of the word: Second

A second is a small part of time. There are 60 seconds in one minute. When you say "one Mississippi," that takes about one second.

   

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Related Words for the word: Second

time minute clock
   

Translations for the word: Second

   
hindi
सेकंड

sekand

सेकंड

sekand

दूसरा

doosra

   
   

Synonyms for the word: Second

twoth other seconder
   

Sample Sentences for the word: Second

  • I finished my first puzzle, and now I am working on the second one.
  • In a race, the second runner is close to the first.
  • My second birthday party was so much fun!
  • I have two pets; my second pet is a cat.
  • The second day of school was better than the first.
   

Mini Blog for the word: Second

The Magical Dance of Time

In a world where time dances like a butterfly, every second counts! Just think, in one second, you can blink, giggle, or even take a tiny hop! Isn’t that magical?

Each second is like a little treasure, waiting for you to discover something new. Maybe you can count how many seconds it takes to jump five times or see how many seconds you can hold your breath!

Time is your friend, and every second is a chance to play, learn, and grow. So, let’s make the most of each second and fill our days with joy and adventure!

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Second

The word 'second' can mean two things. It can refer to the number that comes after the first, like in a race where the person who finishes next is in second place. It can also mean a very short amount of time, like when you say, 'Wait a second!'.

You pronounce 'second' like this: 'sek-uhnd'. The first part sounds like 'sec' and the second part sounds like 'und'.

The word 'second' comes from the Latin word 'secundus', which means 'following' or 'next'. It has been used in English for a long time!

The word 'second language' in Bengali is 'দ্বিতীয় ভাষা' (Dvitīya Bhāṣā).
   

Facts, Proverbs and Quotes about the word: Second

Fact: A second is a tiny unit of time! There are 60 seconds in a minute.
Proverb: Time flies, but memories last. (This means that time goes quickly, but the good times we remember stay with us.)
Quote: "The future is a second chance." - Unknown