SECOND: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SECOND?

Need another word that means the same as “second”? Find 28 synonyms and 30 related words for “second” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Second” are: back, endorse, indorse, give one's support to, announce one's support for, vote for, back up, approve, give one's approval to, promote, commend, bit, minute, mo, moment, arcsecond, instant, irregular, endorsement, indorsement, secondment, s, sec, second gear, second base, 2d, 2nd, secondly

Second as a Noun

Definitions of "Second" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “second” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Following the first in an ordering or series.
• A speech seconding a motion.
• The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match.
• An indefinitely short time.
• A 60th part of a minute of arc.
• Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name.
• The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle.
• The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield.
• A particular point in time.
• 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites.

Synonyms of "Second" as a noun (14 Words)

arcsecond	A 60th part of a minute of arc.
bit	The cutting part of a drill usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press. In just a bit.
endorsement	A clause in an insurance policy detailing an exemption from or change in cover. The issue of full independence received overwhelming endorsement.
indorsement	The act of endorsing.
instant	Instant coffee. At that instant the sun came out.
irregular	A member of an irregular military force.
minute	The distance covered in a minute by someone driving or walking. Delta Lyrae is a double star with a separation of over 10 minutes of arc.
mo	A midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union. Hang on a mo.
moment	The n th moment of a distribution is the expected value of the n th power of the deviations from a fixed value. She was silent for a moment before replying.
s	A thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work. Entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity.
sec	An independent federal agency that oversees the exchange of securities to protect investors.
second base	The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield.
second gear	Following the first in an ordering or series.
secondment	A speech seconding a motion. He spent two years on secondment to the Department of Industry.

Usage Examples of "Second" as a noun

• The treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here.
• He had to shift down into second to make the hill.
• Do I hear a second?
• He came in a close second.

Second as a Verb

Definitions of "Second" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “second” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Express agreement with.
• Transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment.
• Support; back up.
• Give support or one's approval to.
• Formally support or endorse (a nomination or resolution or its proposer) as a necessary preliminary to adoption or further discussion.

Synonyms of "Second" as a verb (11 Words)

announce one's support for	Foreshadow or presage.
approve	Prove; show. I approve of his educational policies.
back	Walk or drive backwards. On his new album he is backed by an American group.
back up	Travel backward.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. His paintings commend him to the artistic world.
endorse	Give support or one’s approval to. A further 500 000 had been endorsed out of urban areas under the pass laws.
give one's approval to	Guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion.
give one's support to	Manifest or show.
indorse	Give support or one’s approval to.
promote	Of an additive act as a promoter of a catalyst. Some regulation is still required to promote competition.
vote for	Express one’s preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote.

Usage Examples of "Second" as a verb

• Bridgeman seconded Maxwell's motion calling for the reform.
• Her view is seconded by most Indian leaders today.
• So well was he seconded by the multitude of labourers at his command.
• I'll second that motion.
• The officer was seconded for duty overseas.

Second as an Adjective

Definitions of "Second" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “second” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude.
• A part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first.

Synonyms of "Second" as an adjective (2 Words)

2d	Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude.
2nd	Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude.

Usage Examples of "Second" as an adjective

• The second violins.
• Second flute.

Second as an Adverb

Definitions of "Second" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “second” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In the second place.

Synonyms of "Second" as an adverb (1 Word)

secondly

In the second place (used to introduce a second point or reason. He was presented first of all as a hopelessly unqualified candidate and secondly as an extremist.

Usage Examples of "Second" as an adverb

• Second, we must consider the economy.

Associations of "Second" (30 Words)

commandment	A divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments. She had followed her mother s commandments for long enough.
double	A double measure of spirits. Double chrysanthemums have many rows of petals and are usually spherical or hemispherical.
dual	In an aircraft using dual controls. Dual controls for pilot and copilot.
eighth	Coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position.
eleventh	Position 11 in a countable series of things.
exponential	A function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent. An exponential curve.
fifth	A quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon. He was fifth out of several hundred runners.
four	A playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips.
fourth	In the fourth place. Fourthly you must pay the rent on the first of the month.
homer	Ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey (circa 850 BC. He homered for the sixth time in seven games.
multiple	(of a disease, injury, etc.) complex in its nature or effects; affecting several parts of the body. A multiple pile up.
ninth	Position nine in a countable series of things. Going into the ninth they were a run ahead.
number	Give numbers to. She preferred the black nylon number.
ordinal	Relating to an ordinal number. Held an ordinal rank of seventh.
plural	A plural word or form. The first person plural.
quadruple	A quadruple number or amount. A quadruple vodka.
seventh	Coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position.
sextuple	Consisting of six parts or things.
six	A playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows six pips.
sixth	Position six in a countable series of things.
teaching	The occupation, profession, or work of a teacher. A teaching union.
ten	One of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face.
tenth	A tenth part one part in ten equal parts.
third	The base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball. He is playing third.
thirty	The cardinal number that is the product of ten and three.
times	An arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed. You times the six by four to get twenty four.
trillion	One quintillion in Great Britain. In England they call a quintillion a trillion.
triple	Hit a triple. Triple time has three beats per measure.
twenty	Denoting a quantity consisting of 20 items or units.
twice	Two times; on two occasions. An engine twice as big as the original.