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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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The two US military personnel on board the F-15E Strike Eagle managed to eject from the aircraft, and the pilot was rescued the same day, but the second crew member was missing.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Mexico has extradited 92 alleged high-ranking cartel members to the U.S. during President Trump’s second term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He doesn’t respond to his various wake-up calls with stubborn defiance but a curiosity that shifts his moping into something akin to a geeky, fun-loving second adolescence.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

In the middle of the second week, hospital authorities arranged a ride for me on a food truck headed south.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.