What is the meaning of the word "second"?

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  1. A musical interval or tone that is two diatonic scale degrees above or below a given tone. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The melody moves up by a second in the next measure. copy to clipboard
  2. A person who supports or assists another, especially in a debate or duel. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • He served as the second to the duelist, ensuring fair play. copy to clipboard
  3. A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • There are 60 seconds in a minute. copy to clipboard
  4. Additional to that already existing, used, or possessed. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • They have a second home in Europe. copy to clipboard
  5. Coming next after the first in order, place, rank, or time. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • She was the second person to arrive at the party. copy to clipboard
  6. The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • He had to shift down into second to make the hill. copy to clipboard
  7. The position following the first in a sequence; one coming after another. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • She finished in second place in the race. copy to clipboard
  8. To formally endorse or support a proposal or motion in a meeting. copy to clipboard VERB
    • I second the motion to adjourn the meeting. copy to clipboard

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