One-sixtieth of a minute; the SI unit of time, defined 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.

(with superlative) After the first; at the second rank. / After the first occurrence but before the third.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of second

A second helping of food for one person, or refill of coffee or other drink. / An item of clothing that has failed quality control and is sold at a discount

plural of second

present participle of second

The process or state of being seconded, the temporary transfer of a person from their normal duty to another assignment.

plural of secondment

Eggcorn of second of all.

Capable of being seconded.