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in the PONS Dictionary

sec [sek] N

sec → second

sec

second3 [sɪˈkɒnd, Am -ˈkɑ:nd] VB trans Brit, Aus

second officer, staff:

second2 [ˈsekənd] N (unit of time)

I. second1 [ˈsekənd] ADJ

1. second (after first):

2. second (another):

on second thoughts Brit, Aus, on second thought Am, Aus

3. second floor:

second Brit, Aus

Phrases:

II. second1 [ˈsekənd] N

1. second Brit (second-class degree):

2. second no pl (second gear):

3. second pl (extra helping):

4. second COMM (imperfect item):

5. second (in duel):

6. second MUS:

7. second (seconder):

III. second1 [ˈsekənd] ADV

1. second (second place):

2. second (second class):

IV. second1 [ˈsekənd] VB trans

1. second (support in debate):

2. second form (back up):