Second

/ˈsɛkɪnd/

The meaning and definition of Second, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. (usually in the plural) A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
    “They were discounted because they contained blemishes, nicks or were otherwise factory seconds.”
  2. (usually in the plural) An additional helping of food.
    “That was good barbecue. I hope I can get seconds.”
adjective
  1. Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
    “He lives on Second Street.”
  2. Being of the same kind as one that has preceded; another.
    “Residents of Texas prepared for Hurricane Harvey, which would in some ways turn out to become the second Hurricane Katrina.”
Synonyms seconder twoth other

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