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1. second
adjective. ['ˈsɛkənd'] coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude.
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Etymology
- seconde (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secunda (Latin)
- seconder (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- secundo (Latin)
- secont (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secundus (Latin)
Rhymes with Split Second
- reckon
- beckon
Sentences with split-second
1. Noun Phrase
In a split second, we’re able to compare incoming stimulus to previous experiences and react appropriately.
2. second
noun. ['ˈsɛkənd'] 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- seconde (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secunda (Latin)
- seconder (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- secundo (Latin)
- secont (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secundus (Latin)
3. second
noun. ['ˈsɛkənd'] an indefinitely short time.
Synonyms
Etymology
- seconde (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secunda (Latin)
- seconder (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- secundo (Latin)
- secont (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secundus (Latin)
4. second
adverb. ['ˈsɛkənd'] in the second place.
Antonyms
Etymology
- seconde (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secunda (Latin)
- seconder (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- secundo (Latin)
- secont (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- secundus (Latin)
6. split
noun. ['ˈsplɪt'] extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back).
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8. split
verb. ['ˈsplɪt'] discontinue an association or relation; go different ways.