second
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈsekənd/US /ˈsekənd/
Meaning
adverb
after one other person or thing in order or importance
“She came second in the marathon.”
determiner
happening or coming next after the first in a series of similar things or people; 2nd
“This is the second time it's happened.”
noun
a unit for measuring time. There are 60 seconds in one minute.
“in… seconds, She can run 100 metres in just over 11 seconds.”
ordinal number
happening or coming next after the first in a series of similar things or people; 2nd
“This is the second time it's happened.”
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