second
/ˈsɛk.ənd/ noun C2- Something that is number two in a series.
- Something that is next in rank, quality, precedence, position, status, or authority.
- The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.
- 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.
- An additional helping of food. · That was good barbecue. I hope I can get seconds.
- A chance or attempt to achieve what should have been done the first time, usually indicating success this time around. (See second-guess.)
- The interval between two adjacent notes in a diatonic scale (either or both of them may be raised or lowered from the basic scale via any type of accidental).
- The second gear of an engine.
Plural seconds
From the library
“I will take the first share,” he said, “because I am King: and the second share, as a partner with you in the chase: and the third share (believe me) will be a source of great evil to you, unless you willingly resign it to me, and set off as fast as you can.”
This second signature explained everything to Franz, who now understood the objection of the messenger to coming up into the apartment; the street was safer for him.
And when the second eye was done I could see much better than before.
“Just the person we require at a time like the present,” said a second.
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