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seconded

/sɪˈkɒn.dɪd/

/sɪˈkɑːn.dɪd/

secondnoun

Definitions

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

Definitions

Relating to the position in a sequence that is number two.

This is my second attempt.

secondverb

seconded

Past Simple

seconded

Past Simple

seconded

Past Participle

seconding

Gerund

/ˈsek.ənd/

Translations

поддерживать

I second the motion to approve the budget.

Я поддерживаю предложение утвердить бюджет.

Additional translations

поддержать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

secondadjective

Definitions

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.