All Definitions for Second
Below are all the dictionary definitions of second:
1Number-two
2Following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
3Next to the first in value, power, excellence, dignity, or rank
4Secondary
5Subordinate
6Inferior.
7Something that is number two in a series.
8Something that is next in rank, quality, precedence, position, status, or authority.
9After the first occurrence but before the third.
10After the first
11At the second rank.
12Being of the same kind as one that has preceded
13Another.
14A chance or attempt to achieve what should have been done the first time, usually indicating success this time around. (See second-guess.)
15A unit of time historically and commonly defined as a sixtieth of a minute which the International System of Units more precisely defines as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of caesium-133 in a ground state at a temperature of absolute zero and at rest.
16A short, indeterminate amount of time.
17A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
18An additional helping of food.
19The second gear of an engine.
20Second base.
21To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See etymology 3 for translations.)
22To assist or support
23To back.
24To climb after a lead climber.
25The agent of a party to an honour dispute whose role was to try to resolve the dispute or to make the necessary arrangements for a duel.
26One who supports another in a contest or combat, such as a dueller's assistant.
27One who supports or seconds a motion, or the act itself, as required in certain meetings to pass judgement etc.
28The interval between two adjacent notes in a diatonic scale (either or both of them may be raised or lowered from the basic scale via any type of accidental).
29A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a minute of arc or one part in 3600 of a degree.
30A second-class honours degree.
31To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.
32A Cub Scout appointed to assist the sixer.
33To follow in the next place
34To succeed.
35To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from etymology 1 above.)
36To accompany by singing as the second performer.
37The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.
38Aid
39Assistance
40Help.
About antonyms for second
Finding the right antonym for second helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Number-two", second has 1 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. First is the most direct opposite in most situations.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for second, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.