second

[si-kond] / sɪˈkɒnd /

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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It was the second year in a row that immigration-related criminal cases surged, according to the judiciary’s statistics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Exchange operator CME increased margin requirements for the second time in a week.

From The Wall Street Journal

They will play for their first Rose Bowl victory in 57 years and it’ll be the second year in a row Indiana has reached the College Football Playoff.

From Los Angeles Times

A second fraud conviction at the Old Bailey in London in 1975 saw him enter prison for 12 months.

From BBC

Finishing second in the section means five-time champions Cameroon will play South Africa in the last 16 in Rabat on Sunday.

From Barron's

second

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