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Word: Second
Speech Type: Numeral
Middle English: via Old French from Latin secundus ‘following, second’, from the base of sequi ‘follow’. The verb dates from the late 16th century
ˈsɛk(ə)nd
constituting number two in a sequence; coming after the first in time or order; 2nd
Short Definition:constituting number two in sequence
Examples:- he married for a second time
- Herbert was the second of their six children
- the second of October
- the second-youngest player
subordinate or inferior in position, rank, or importance
Short Definition:subordinate or inferior in position or importance
Examples:- it was second only to Copenhagen among Baltic ports
- he is a writer first and a scientist second
an attendant assisting a combatant in a duel or boxing match.
Short Definition:attendant assisting combatant in duel or boxing match
Word: Second
Speech Type: Verb
ˈsɛk(ə)nd
formally support or endorse (a nomination or resolution or its proposer) as a necessary preliminary to adoption or further discussion
Short Definition:formally support or endorse as necessary preliminary to adoption
Examples:- Bridgeman seconded Maxwell's motion calling for the reform
Word: Second
Speech Type: Noun
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