Definition second in American English

second number

number

/ˈsekənd/

Example

This is the second program in a series on rural health.

Example

His horse finished second in the Kentucky Derby.

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Goteborg is Sweden's second largest city.

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billionth eighth eleventh

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in addition to the first one

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also additional extra

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next in quality or importance after someone or something that is the best or most important

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She was our second choice for the job.

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In terms of career points, he's second only to Jabbar.

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secondary subordinate incidental

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