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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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The second part of this question is, would you like to?

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

On the night of the quinceañera in Alice, Pulido made a second stop at a birthday party at the Jim Wells County fairground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a second airman downed inside Iran was "safe and sound" following a search and rescue operation.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

"I can only apologise to the fans for what we have shown, especially the second half," said Netherlands centre-back Van Dijk, 34.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The second time… well, Clare did not like to think about that.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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