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(a) a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first; "second flute"; "the second violins"
(n) 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites
(n) an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
(n) the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near 2nd base
(n) a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began"
(n) following the first in an ordering or series; "he came in a close second"
(n) a 60th part of a minute of arc; "the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"
(n) the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
(n) a speech seconding a motion; "do I hear a second?"
(n) 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"
(n) merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
(r) in the second place; "second, we must consider the economy"
(s) coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
(s) coming next after first; "a second chance"; "the second vice president"
(s) having the second highest gear ratio; "second gear"
(v) give support or one''s approval to; "I''ll second that motion"; "I can''t back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
(v) transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment; "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"

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