second

an indefinitely short time

in the second place

“second, we must consider the economy”

the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield

a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first

“second flute”

following the first in an ordering or series

“he came in a close second”

the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match

transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment

“The officer was seconded for duty overseas”

a 60th part of a minute of arc

“the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here”

a particular point in time

merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

a speech seconding a motion

“do I hear a second?”