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second

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɛk.ənd/]

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second: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use second in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “time”

(noun) a unit of time equal to 1/60th of a minute. It is used to measure short durations.

Example

He finished the race in second place.

Example

She came in fifth, not second.

Example

How many seconds are in a minute?

Context: “ranking”

(adjective) being the next one after the first. It is used to describe the position that is immediately after the first place.

Example

She finished the race in second place.

Example

He was not the second person to arrive; he arrived last.

Example

Who came second in the competition?

Context: “measurement”

(noun) a small amount of something that is very short. It can also be used to refer to the second unit in a series of events or processes.

Example

Just a second, I need to finish this sentence.

Example

She didn't want to waste a single second of her time.

Example

Can you wait for a second while I grab my coat?

How to pronounce second

Pronunciation: [/ˈsɛk.ənd/]

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