Second
/ˈsɛkɪnd/
The meaning and definition of Second, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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(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.”
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(usually in the plural) An additional helping of food.
“That was good barbecue. I hope I can get seconds.”
adjective
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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.”
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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.”
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