seconds Definition and Meaning in English (seconds definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Seconds definition: A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute, often used to measure very short durations.

Definitions of Seconds

  1. 1noun

    A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute, often used to measure very short durations.

  2. 2noun(informal)

    An additional helping of food, especially at a meal, indicating a request for more.

  3. 3noun(business)

    Goods that are slightly imperfect or damaged and are often sold at a reduced price.

Example Sentences

casual

“The clock ticked away the seconds.”

casual

“He waited for a few seconds before answering the phone.”

casual

“Would anyone like some seconds of the delicious dessert?”

Inflected Word Forms

nounsecond
agent nounseconder
adjectivesecond
adjectivesecondary

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in secondsidiom

Very quickly or almost instantly.

split secondcollocation

A very brief moment of time.

wait a secondexpression

An informal request to pause briefly.

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Seconds definition: A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute, often used to measure very short durations.
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'Seconds' translates to 'seconds' in English. Seconds definition: A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute, often used to measure very short durations.
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