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“second” in English

second

Illustration of "second" in a English cultural setting — A runner glances at the timer as they cross the finish line, seeing the seconds tick by in bold digital numbers.

Usage note

Use 'second' to refer to a very short amount of time or as a unit of time measurement.

Examples

Wait a second.
Wait a second.
It takes a second.
It takes a second.
I'll be there in a second.
I'll be there in a second.

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What does "second" mean?

A. second
B. airplane
C. apple
D. bag

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