1. second

adjective. ['ˈsɛkənd'] coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude.

Words that Rhyme with Second

• reckon
• beckon

How do you spell second? Is it secound ?

A common misspelling of second is secound

Example sentences of the word second

1. Adjective
Even if your key is locked inside the car, check if you have a second key.

2. Noun, singular or mass
The second is an estate tax.

Quotes containing the word second

1. To me, photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event.
- Henri Cartier-Bresson

2. If life had a second edition, how I would correct the proofs.
- John Clare

3. When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. Thanks to the teachings of Buddha, I have been able to take this second way.
- Dalai Lama

2. second-rate

adjective. moderate to inferior in quality.

3. second

noun. ['ˈsɛkənd'] 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites.

4. second

noun. ['ˈsɛkənd'] an indefinitely short time.

5. second

adverb. ['ˈsɛkənd'] in the second place.

6. second

noun. ['ˈsɛkənd'] the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield.

7. second

noun. ['ˈsɛkənd'] following the first in an ordering or series.

8. second

noun. ['ˈsɛkənd'] a 60th part of a minute of arc.

9. second

noun. ['ˈsɛkənd'] a particular point in time.

10. second

noun. ['ˈsɛkənd'] merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name.