adj.
1.coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
2.coming next after first
3.a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
4.having the second highest gear ratio second adv.
1.in the second place second n.
1.1/60 of a minute
2.an indefinitely short time
3.the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near 2nd base
4.a particular point in time
5.following the first in an ordering or series
6.a 60th part of a minute of arc
7.the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
8.a speech seconding a motion
9.the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle 10.merchandise that has imperfections second v.
1.give support or one's approval to
2.transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
