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second

[sek-uhnd] / ˈsɛk ənd /
ADJECTIVE
next; subordinate
Synonyms
STRONG
alternative double duplicate extra following further inferior lower place repeated reproduction runner-up secondary succeeding supporting twin
WEAK
additional another lesser next in order other subsequent unimportant
Antonyms
STRONG
first-class first-rate important superior
NOUN
shortest interval of time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
moment
STRONG
flash instant jiffy sec shake twinkling wink
WEAK
bat of an eye nothing flat split second
NOUN
support; duplicate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
double runner-up
STRONG
assistant backer exponent helper placer proponent reproduction supporter twin
Antonyms
STRONG
opponent
VERB
support, advance a suggestion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assist
STRONG
aid approve back encourage endorse forward further promote uphold
WEAK
back up give moral support go along with stand by
Antonyms
STRONG
block cease disapprove discourage dissuade halt hinder hurt impede obstruct oppose protest reject stop
WEAK
move

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Washington deemed himself fully accountable to Congress, and readily stepped down after his second term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Osaka, 28, dominated the first-set tie-break and then broke Sabalenka's serve at the start of the second set to take a 2-1 lead.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The second warning flag is based on the massive amount of stocks that pensions are getting ready to sell.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

The boards of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of the year, subject to approval from Arc’s shareholders and regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Again and again throughout that second day she had to ask the impatient woman monitor at the head of our row for permission to go to the ditch that served as sanitary facility.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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