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second

[sek-uhnd] / ˈsɛk ənd /

ADJECTIVE

next; subordinate

Synonyms

STRONG

alternative double duplicate extra following further inferior lower place repeated reproduction runner-up secondary succeeding supporting twin

WEAK

additional another lesser next in order other subsequent unimportant

Antonyms

STRONG

first-class first-rate important superior

NOUN

shortest interval of time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

moment

STRONG

flash instant jiffy sec shake twinkling wink

WEAK

bat of an eye nothing flat split second

NOUN

support; duplicate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

double runner-up

STRONG

assistant backer exponent helper placer proponent reproduction supporter twin

Antonyms

STRONG

opponent

VERB

support, advance a suggestion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assist

STRONG

aid approve back encourage endorse forward further promote uphold

WEAK

back up give moral support go along with stand by

Antonyms

STRONG

block cease disapprove discourage dissuade halt hinder hurt impede obstruct oppose protest reject stop

WEAK

move

Example Sentences

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Watchers on Saturday spotted what appeared to be a pip in the second egg.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The second is “Rooster,” Bill Lawrence’s latest HBO comedy.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Mattie Currie cut out Gibson-Park's pass, gathered the ball at the second attempt and charged over to leave two points between the sides at the break.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In his message on Sunday, Trump also referred to another operation inside Iran to rescue "another brave pilot ... which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Past the first hut, the second, the third.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

second

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