Word SECOND: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

second

🇺🇸 [ˈsɛkənd]

Meanings

The ordinal form of the number two, used to indicate the position after the first in a sequence. It can also refer to a brief moment of time, a small fraction of a minute. The term is often used in various contexts, including ranking, measurement, and time.

Examples

• She finished second in the race, just behind her sister.
• The second chapter of the book explores the main character's background.
• It only took a few seconds to answer the question.

Synonyms

two • next • following

Antonyms

first • last • final