second

second
1. adjective /ˈsɛk.ənd/
a) The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.

He lives on Second Street.

b) Number-two; following immediately after the first one.

The second volume in "The Lord of the Rings" series is called "The Two Towers".

2. noun /ˈsɛk.ənd/
a) 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.

b) An additional helping of food.

That was good barbecue. I hope I can get seconds.

3. verb /ˈsɛk.ənd/
a) Transfer temporarily to alternative employment.

Daniel had still been surprised, however, to find the lab area deserted, all the scientists apparently seconded by Cleomidess military friends.

b) To assist.

I second the motion.


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  • second — second, onde [ s(ə)gɔ̃, ɔ̃d ] adj. et n. • XIIe; secunt 1119; lat. secundus « suivant », de sequi « suivre » I ♦ Adj. (généralt avant le nom) et n. 1 ♦ Qui vient après une chose de même nature; qui suit le premier. ⇒ deuxième(on emploie …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • second — second, onde (se gon, gon d ; au XVIIe siècle, Marg. Buffet, Observ. p. 131, regarde comme une faute de prononcer le c comme un g ; au contraire, Chifflet, Gramm. p. 225, dit que le c se prononce comme un g ; le d se lie : un se gon t avis ;… …   Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré

  • Second — Sec ond, a. [F., fr. L. secundus second, properly, following, fr. sequi to follow. See {Sue} to follow, and cf. {Secund}.] 1. Immediately following the first; next to the first in order of place or time; hence, occurring again; another; other.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Second — Sec ond, n. 1. One who, or that which, follows, or comes after; one next and inferior in place, time, rank, importance, excellence, or power. [1913 Webster] Man An angel s second, nor his second long. Young. [1913 Webster] 2. One who follows or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • SECOND (J.) — SECOND JEAN (1511 1536) Né à La Haye, ce grand poète néo latin de son vrai nom Jean Everaerts est européen par ses voyages, dont ses propres relations nous transmettent l’itinéraire daté. Sa première jeunesse a pour cadre Malines, mais dès 1532… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Second — Sec ond, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Seconded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Seconding}.] [Cf. F. seconder, L. secundare, from secundus. See {Second}, a.] 1. To follow in the next place; to succeed; to alternate. [R.] [1913 Webster] In the method of nature, a low… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Second — (en castellano: segundo) puede referirse a: Second, banda española. Second Coming (1994), álbum de The Stone Roses. Véase también Segundo, desambiguación. Esta página de desambiguación cataloga artículos relacionados con el mismo …   Wikipedia Español

  • Second [1] — Second (fr. [spr. Sekongh] u. engl. [spr. Sekkend]), 1) der Zweite; Second sight (engl., spr. S. ßeit), s. Zweites Gesicht; 2) eine Bewegung beim Stoßfechten, s.u. Fechtkunst I. B) …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • Second [2] — Second (Seronge, Serondsche), Stadt in dem zur indobritischen Präsidentschaft Bengalen gehörigen Schutzstaat Tank (Landschaft Adschmir), hat ein Fort, viele Moscheen, Musselin u.a. Manufacturen u. lebhaften Handel …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • Second — (spr. ßögóng), Albéric, franz. Dichter, geb. 17. Juni 1817 in Angoulême, gest. 2. Juni 1887 in Paris, war 1848–50 Unterpräfekt von Castellane (Niederalpen), schloß sich dann dem Kaiserreich an, das ihn vielfach protegierte (worüber in den… …   Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon

  • second — index abet, abettor, advocate, aid, approve, assist, assistant, backer, bear (support …   Law dictionary

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