What is the meaning of second?

noun

• 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites.
  • synonyms: sec, s
• An indefinitely short time.
  • usage: "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
  • synonyms: moment, mo, minute, bit
• The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield.
  • synonyms: second base
• A particular point in time.
  • usage: "the moment he arrived the party began"
  • synonyms: moment, minute, instant
• Following the first in an ordering or series.
  • usage: "he came in a close second"
• A 60th part of a minute of arc.
  • usage: "the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"
  • synonyms: arcsecond
• The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match.
• A speech seconding a motion.
  • usage: "do I hear a second"
  • synonyms: secondment, endorsement, indorsement
• The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle.
  • usage: "he had to shift down into second to make the hill"
  • synonyms: second gear
• Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name.
  • synonyms: irregular

verb

• Give support or one's approval to.
  • usage: "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
  • synonyms: back, endorse, indorse
• Transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment.
  • usage: "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"

adjective

• Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude.
  • synonyms: 2nd, 2d
• A part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first.
  • usage: "second flute"; "the second violins"

adverb

• In the second place.
  • usage: "second, we must consider the economy"
  • synonyms: secondly