seconds

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of second. Use this form when you count more than one second of time.

   The race was won by just three seconds.

   Wait a few seconds before you press the button again.

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2. 2
   noununcountable

   An extra helping of food, or another drink, taken after you finish your first one.

   Like asking for a second scoop of ice cream once the first is gone.

   After finishing his plate, he went back for seconds.

   There's plenty of stew left if anyone wants seconds.

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3. 3
   verb

   Third-person singular present of second. Use this form with he, she, or it.

   She seconds the motion at almost every meeting.

   He always seconds whatever his closest friend suggests.

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4. 4
   noununcountable

   Clothing with small faults that did not pass checks and is sold for less money.

   Like a toy with a tiny scratch sold cheaper because it isn't perfect.

   He found these jeans in the seconds bin at the factory shop.

   Because they are seconds, the towels cost only half the usual price.

   Similarirregulars, rejects

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5. 5
   noununcountable

   Goods that are not top quality, especially a rough, lower grade of flour.

   Like buying the smaller, less perfect apples that cost less than the best ones.

   The baker used seconds to keep his costs down.

   These bruised apples are sold as seconds at the market.

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