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/sə.ɡɔ̃d/
Translation
second (time unit); second (ordinal, feminine)
Word origin
From Latin secunda ('following, second'), the feminine of secundus, from sequi ('to follow'). The time unit is short for pars minuta secunda ('the second small part').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- secunda (secundus)
- English cognates
- second, sequel, sequence
Grammar
Examples
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Wait a second, I need to finish my coffee.
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It only takes a second to understand.
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She came in second place in the race.
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Hold on a second, I'm looking for my keys in my bag.
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My daughter is starting Year 11 at secondary school this year.
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