Definition of "second"
Kid-friendly meaning of second, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "second" mean?
second (adjective) — coming right after the first one.
Example sentences using "second"
Grade K–2
I came in second.
Grade 3–5
The second slice of pizza tasted even better than the first, because she had worked up an appetite.
Grade 6–8
Second-place finishers in major sports events often describe more disappointment than third-place finishers, since coming so close to winning is sometimes harder emotionally than missing the podium.
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Words that rhyme with "second"
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