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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 trade for Garrett would be the second major offseason deal for the Rams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Cobolli immediately wrested back control in the fourth, racing into a 4-0 lead, but Svajda - who had never previously gone beyond the second round of a Grand Slam - refused to give up.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Cadence said the new autonomous capabilities of the ChipStack AI Super Agent will be available to early-access customers in the second half of the year.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

HPE reported adjusted earnings of 79 cents per share for its fiscal second quarter, which was also above the analyst consensus for 53 cents.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

I’d made up my mind that the second week of school would be my last.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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