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Definitions

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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Woo cleared the base paths after picking off the runner for the second out of the inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Lebanese state media later reported that Israel destroyed one bridge in the region, and local media said that a second bridge was also hit.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

It was at least the second time Iran had hit tankers at the base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Neither team scored in the last 2:30 of the second quarter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Past the first hut, the second, the third.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

second

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