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

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Another video shows the Born Free singer pumping his fist before a second gunship appears to fly by his mansion, which he has dubbed the Southern White House.

From BBC

It was the second such fatal incident in 24 hours.

From BBC

But winning duels, winning second balls, coming back together, that to me means the most.

From BBC

They were audible on Saturday after the loss by Japan at Hampden and audible again on Tuesday after a second 1-0 defeat of the international window, against Ivory Coast in Liverpool.

From BBC

The two videos, each lasting less than 30 seconds, show one of the helicopters hovering by the music star’s swimming pool as he salutes the crew.

From The Wall Street Journal

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