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Definition second in British English

second noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsekənd/
1

an extremely short period of time that is one of the 60 parts in a minute

Example

She won the 400 metres race in 51 seconds.

Example

Each commercial lasts for 30 seconds.

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1.1

an extremely short period of time

Example

Just give me a second to put my coat on.

Example

I'll be with you in two seconds.

Example

The computer crashed seconds later.

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2

a product that is not perfect that you can buy at a reduced price

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Definition second in British English