second vs time unit

time unit vs second

second and time unit both are nouns.

second is an adjective but time unit is not an adjective.

second is a verb but time unit is not a verb.

second is an adverb but time unit is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
second	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
time unit	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, time unit is a hypernym of second; that is, time unit is a word with a broader meaning than second:

second: 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
time unit: a unit for measuring time periods

Other hypernyms of second include unit of time.

second (noun)	time unit (noun)
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield	a unit for measuring time periods
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)	time unit (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

second (verb)	time unit (verb)
give support or one's approval to
transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment

second (adverb)	time unit (adverb)
in the second place

Difference between second and time unit

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