SECOND
/ˈsɛkɪnd/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of SECOND
Something that is number two in a series.
Something that is next in rank, quality, precedence, position, status, or authority.
The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.
To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)
"I second the motion."
To follow in the next place; to succeed.
To climb after a lead climber.
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
"He lives on Second Street."
Next to the first in value, power, excellence, dignity, or rank; secondary; subordinate; inferior.
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Examples of SECOND in a Sentence
- "I second the motion."
- "He lives on Second Street."
- "Residents of Texas prepared for Hurricane Harvey, which would in some ways turn out to become the second Hurricane Katrina."
- "Saturn is the second largest planet."
Word Details
Is SECOND a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SECOND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SECOND uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SECOND
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | c | o | n | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SECOND
92 words from the letters in SECOND
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How to Use SECOND in Word Games
SECOND is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SECOND is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SECOND to find 92 additional valid words.