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second

noun (POSITION)
 
 
/ˈsek.ənd/

Definition

[S] the second person or thing to do or be something, or the second person or thing mentioned: This is the second of the four tests.Ordinal numbers seconds [plural] informal an extra amount of food that is given after the first amount has been eaten: Would anyone like seconds of ice cream?Food - general words
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