seconds (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkəndz/
Definition
A unit of time equal to 1/60 of a minute, or 1/3600 of an hour.
Examples
The race was decided by mere seconds.
He finished the task in under ten seconds.
How to Use seconds
- second to none (idiom)
- The very best; unrivaled. — "Her dedication to her work is second to none."
- second guess (phrasal verb)
- To question or criticize one's own or another's decisions or actions after they have happened. — "It's easy to second-guess the coach's decisions now that the game is over."
- second hand (collocation)
- Used or owned by someone else; not new. — "He bought a second-hand car to save money."
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