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second

/ˈsɛk.ənd/
UK
/ˈsek.ənd/
US
/ˈsek.ənd/
second classes

Translations

secondnoun
seconds
pl
/ˈsek.ənd/
I'll be with you in a second.
Я буду с вами через момент.
диплом второй степени
She graduated with an upper second in Psychology from King’s College London.
Она окончила Кингс-колледж в Лондоне с дипломом второй степени по психологии.
The boxer’s second handed him water and gave tactical advice.
Секундант боксёра подал ему воду и дал тактические советы.
The race was won by a margin of just one second.
Гонка была выиграна с отрывом всего в одну секунду.
Additional translations
помощник
Synonyms
flash
instant
interval
tick
split second
jiffy
heartbeat
moment
secondnumeral
/ˈsɛk.ənd/
(ordinal)
This is my second attempt.
Это моя вторая попытка.
secondverb
seconded
Past Simple
seconded
Past Participle
seconding
Gerund
UK
/ˈsek.ənd/
US
/ˈsek.ənd/
I second the motion to approve the budget.
Я поддерживаю предложение утвердить бюджет.
Additional translations
поддержать
Synonyms
affirm
ratify
approve
back
endorse
support
secondadjective
/ˈsɛk.ənd/
She'd like a second opinion.
Она хотела бы услышать другое мнение.
Additional translations
дополнительный
второстепенный
Synonyms
subsequent
minor
secondary
inferior
lesser
Antonyms
first

Definitions

secondnoun
A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute.
The race was won by a margin of just a few seconds.
A person or thing that is next in order or importance after the first.
She was the second in line to receive the award.
An additional helping of food.
He went back for seconds of the delicious pie.
A person who assists or supports another, especially in a duel or boxing match.
His second was ready to step in if the situation got out of hand.
A level of university degree at British universities. An upper second is a good degree and a lower second is average.
He got a good second in history.
secondnumeral
Relating to the position in a sequence that is number two.
This is my second attempt.
secondverb
To formally support or endorse a proposal or motion in a meeting or debate.
I second the motion to approve the budget for next year.
To assist or support someone in a task or role.
She was seconded to the marketing team to help with the new campaign.
secondadjective
Next after the first in order, place, time, or importance.
She finished in second place in the race.
Alternate or substitute; not primary.
He was the second choice for the role after the first actor declined.
Additional or further.
I need a second opinion before making a decision.
In a group of musicians or singers, relating to the lower of two instruments, voices, or parts.
I started as second trumpet, and I'm still second trumpet.
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