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sec vs second

second vs sec

sec and second both are nouns.

sec and second both are adjectives.

sec is not a verb while second is a verb.

sec is not an adverb while second is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sec Yes Yes No No
second Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, sec and second are synonyms defined as:
  • sec and second: 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
Other synonyms of sec include s.
sec (noun) second (noun)
ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle
merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
a speech seconding a motion
the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
a 60th part of a minute of arc
following the first in an ordering or series
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
an indefinitely short time
a particular point in time
sec (adjective) second (adjective)
(of champagne) moderately dry a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
sec (verb) second (verb)
give support or one's approval to
transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
sec (adverb) second (adverb)
in the second place
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