Definition of "second"
second1
/ˈsɛkənd/
adjective
not comparable
noun
plural seconds
(usually in the plural) An additional helping of food.
verb
third-person singular simple present seconds, present participle seconding, simple past and past participle seconded
second2
/ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/
noun
plural seconds
second3
/səˈkɒnd/
verb
third-person singular simple present seconds, present participle seconding, simple past and past participle seconded
(transitive, UK) To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.