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Definitions

sec

NOUN
instant
Synonyms
STRONG
breath crack flash jiffy juncture minute occasion point second shake tick time trice twinkling while wink
WEAK
bat of the eye nothing flat short while split second
NOUN
minute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
moment second short time
STRONG
MO breath crack flash instant jiffy min shake twinkling
WEAK
bat of an eye nothing flat sixtieth of hour sixty seconds split second
NOUN
moment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bit date flash hour juncture minute occasion point stage time
STRONG
breathing crack instant jiffy second shake tick trice twinkle twinkling while wink
WEAK
jiff no time nothing flat point in time split second three winks
Antonyms
STRONGEST
whole
WEAK
triviality unimportance
NOUN
second
Synonyms
STRONGEST
moment
STRONG
flash instant jiffy shake twinkling wink
WEAK
bat of an eye nothing flat split second

Example Sentences

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Hang on a sec, we imagine Karl saying, this connection is terrible.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Unperturbed by the battle unfolding behind him, Marquez crossed the finish line in 40 min 09.249 sec.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

The Trojans are 5-1 in a new era where even two-loss teams can qualify and, OK, just play along here for a sec.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

Back to the courtroom for a sec: have you seen “JURY DUTY”? The TV sleeper hit sticks the landing.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

After thinking about it for a sec, I nod.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone