sec·ond /ˈsɛkənd/
1. 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
2. an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
synset: moment, mo, minute, second, bit
3. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
synset: second_base, second
4. a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began"
synset: moment, minute, second, instant
5. following the first in an ordering or series; "he came in a close second"
synset: second
6. a 60th part of a minute of arc; "the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"
7. the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
synset: second
8. a speech seconding a motion; "do I hear a second?"
synset: second, secondment, endorsement, indorsement
9. the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; "he had to shift down into second to make the hill"
synset: second_gear, second
10. merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
1. give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
synset: second, back, endorse, indorse
2. transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment; "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"
synset: second
1. coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
2. a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first; "second flute"; "the second violins"
synset: second
1. in the second place; "second, we must consider the economy"
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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