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twinkling vs second

second vs twinkling

twinkling and second both are nouns.

twinkling and second both are adjectives.

twinkling is not a verb while second is a verb.

twinkling is not an adverb while second is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twinkling Yes Yes No No
second Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, second is a hypernym of twinkling; that is, second is a word with a broader meaning than twinkling:
  • twinkling: a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
  • second: an indefinitely short time
Other hypernyms of twinkling include bit, minute, mo, moment.
twinkling (noun) second (noun)
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) 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
twinkling (adjective) second (adjective)
shining intermittently with a sparkling light 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
twinkling (verb) second (verb)
give support or one's approval to
transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
twinkling (adverb) second (adverb)
in the second place
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