Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkənd/
noun a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute
A1 I will be back in a second.
A2 She came in second place in the race.
B1 Please wait a second while I find the information.
B2 The second chapter of the book was more interesting than the first.
C1 He is known as the second most influential person in the industry.
C2 The second course of the meal was a delicious seafood dish.
adjective coming after the first in order or sequence
A1 This is my second cup of tea today.
A2 She lives on the second floor of the building.
B1 I'll be there in a second, just finishing up this task.
B2 The second part of the presentation focused on market research.
C1 The second paragraph of the report provides a detailed analysis.
C2 The second chapter of the book delves deeper into the protagonist's backstory.
adverb in the second place; secondly
A1 I will be there in a second.
A2 She arrived second in the race.
B1 I need a second opinion before making a decision.
B2 He finished the marathon in second place.
C1 The second reason for his success was his determination.
C2 She is second to none in her field of expertise.
formal The second speaker at the conference discussed the importance of renewable energy.
informal Can you wait a second? I just need to grab my phone.
slang I'll catch you in a hot second, just finishing up here.
figurative She was second in command, always ready to step up when needed.
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