Wondering how to hyphenate the English word Seconds ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.
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1/60 of a minute The basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites |
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An indefinitely short time Wait just a moment In a mo It only takes a minute In just a bit |
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The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield |
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A particular point in time The moment he arrived the party began |
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Following the first in an ordering or series He came in a close second |
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A 60th part of a minute of arc The treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here |
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The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match |
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A speech seconding a motion Do I hear a second? |
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The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle He had to shift down into second to make the hill |
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Merchandise that has imperfections Usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name |
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Give support or one's approval to I'll second that motion I can't back this plan Endorse a new project |
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Transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment The officer was seconded for duty overseas |
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Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude |
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A part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first Second flute The second violins |
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In the second place Second |
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We must consider the economy |