SECOND
verb
Definitions
- 1. To follow in the next place; to succeed; to alternate. [R.] In the method of nature, a low valley is immediately seconded with an ambitious hill. Fuller. Sin is seconded with sin. South.
- 2. To follow or attend for the purpose of assisting; to support; to back; to act as the second of; to assist; to forward; to encourage. We have supplies to second our attempt. Shak. In human works though labored on with pain, A thousand movements scarce one purpose gain; In God's, one single can its end produce, Yet serves to second too some other use. Pope.
- 3. Specifically, to support, as a motion or proposal, by adding one's voice to that of the mover or proposer.
Other Definitions
This word also has 2 other definitions:
SECOND
(adjective)
1. Immediately following the first; next to the first in order of place or time; hence, occuring again; another; other. And he slept and dreamed the s...
SECOND
(noun)
1. One who, or that which, follows, or comes after; one next and inferior in place, time, rank, importance, excellence, or power. Man an angel's secon...
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
