Definition of second

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• second is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• second is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• second is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of second

• an indefinitely short time (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. bit
  2. minute
  3. mo
  4. moment
• a 60th part of a minute of arc (noun)

  Examples

  1. the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here

  Synonyms

  1. arcsecond
• a particular point in time (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. instant
  2. minute
  3. moment
• merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. irregular
• a speech seconding a motion (noun)

  Examples

  1. do I hear a second?

  Synonyms

  1. endorsement
  2. indorsement
  3. secondment
• give support or one's approval to (verb)

  Examples

  1. I'll second that motion

  Synonyms

  1. back
  2. endorse
  3. indorse
• 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. s
  2. sec
• coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. 2d
  2. 2nd
• the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle (noun)

  Examples

  1. he had to shift down into second to make the hill

  Synonyms

  1. second gear
• in the second place (adverb)

  Examples

  1. second, we must consider the economy

  Synonyms

  1. secondly
• the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. second base
• a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first (adjective)

  Examples

  1. second flute
  2. the second violins
• following the first in an ordering or series (noun)

  Examples

  1. he came in a close second
• the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match (noun)
• transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment (verb)

  Examples

  1. The officer was seconded for duty overseas

See definition of second in Merriam Webster