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SECONDS

/ˈsɛkəndz/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

S 1/1
E 1/1
C 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
S 1/1

Definition of SECONDS

noun

Something that is number two in a series.

noun

Something that is next in rank, quality, precedence, position, status, or authority.

noun

The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.

verb

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."

verb

To follow in the next place; to succeed.

verb

To climb after a lead climber.

noun

One-sixtieth of a minute; the SI unit of time, defined as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of caesium-133 in a ground state at a temperature of absolute zero and at rest.

noun

A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a minute of arc or one part in 3600 of a degree.

Synonyms of SECONDS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SECONDS in a Sentence

  • "I second the motion."
  • "I'll be there in a second."
  • "If we want the motion to pass, we will need a second."
  • "The army officer was seconded while he held civil office."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is SECONDS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SECONDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SECONDS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for SECONDS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter seconds Total
Scrabble 1131121 10
WWF 1141221 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SECONDS

100 words from the letters in SECONDS

How to Use SECONDS in Word Games

SECONDS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SECONDS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SECONDS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SECONDS

What does SECONDS mean?
SECONDS is a noun. Something that is number two in a series.
Is SECONDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SECONDS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SECONDS worth in Scrabble?
SECONDS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SECONDS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SECONDS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SECONDS?
Synonyms of SECONDS include: seconder, sec, arcsecond, second of arc, Words used as placeholders to count seconds. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.