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1. second
adjective. ['ˈsɛkənd'] coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude.
Antonyms
Etymology
- second (English)
- seconde (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secunda (Latin)
- seconder (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- secundo (Latin)
- secont (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secundus (Latin)
2. second
noun. ['ˈsɛkənd'] 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- second (English)
- seconde (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secunda (Latin)
- seconder (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- secundo (Latin)
- secont (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secundus (Latin)
3. second
noun. ['ˈsɛkənd'] an indefinitely short time.
Synonyms
Etymology
- second (English)
- seconde (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secunda (Latin)
- seconder (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- secundo (Latin)
- secont (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secundus (Latin)
4. second
adverb. ['ˈsɛkənd'] in the second place.
Synonyms
Etymology
- second (English)
- seconde (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secunda (Latin)
- seconder (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- secundo (Latin)
- secont (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secundus (Latin)
5. string
noun. ['ˈstrɪŋ'] a lightweight cord.
Synonyms
Etymology
- string (English)
- string (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. string
noun. ['ˈstrɪŋ'] stringed instruments that are played with a bow.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- string (English)
- string (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. string
noun. ['ˈstrɪŋ'] a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed.
Antonyms
Etymology
- string (English)
- string (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. string
verb. ['ˈstrɪŋ'] thread on or as if on a string.
Antonyms
Etymology
- string (English)
- string (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. second
noun. ['ˈsɛkənd'] the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- second (English)
- seconde (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secunda (Latin)
- seconder (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- secundo (Latin)
- secont (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secundus (Latin)