second

An indefinitely short time.

The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield.

Following the first in an ordering or series.

“he came in a close second”

The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match.

A 60th part of a minute of arc.

“the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here”

A particular point in time.

Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name.

A speech seconding a motion.

“do I hear a second?”

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites.

The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle.

“he had to shift down into second to make the hill”

In the second place.

“second, we must consider the economy”

A part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first.

“second flute”

“the second violins”

Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude.

Transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment.

“The officer was seconded for duty overseas”

Give support or one's approval to.

“I'll second that motion”