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second vs 2nd

2nd vs second

second is a noun but 2nd is not a noun.

second and 2nd both are adjectives.

second is a verb but 2nd is not a verb.

second is an adverb but 2nd is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
second Yes Yes Yes Yes
2nd No Yes No No
As adjectives, second and 2nd are synonyms defined as:
  • second and 2nd: coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
Other synonyms of second include 2d.
second (noun) 2nd (noun)
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield
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
second (adjective) 2nd (adjective)
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
coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
second (verb) 2nd (verb)
give support or one's approval to
transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
second (adverb) 2nd (adverb)
in the second place
Difference between second and 2nd

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