Second

What “Second” means

Adj

1. Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
2. Next to the first in value, power, excellence, dignity, or rank; secondary; subordinate; inferior.
3. Being of the same kind as one that has preceded; another.

Adv

1. After the first; at the second rank.
2. After the first occurrence but before the third.

Noun

1. Something that is number two in a series.
2. Something that is next in rank, quality, precedence, position, status, or authority.
3. The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.
4. A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
5. An additional helping of food.

Verb

1. To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See etymology 3 for translations.)
2. To follow in the next place; to succeed.
3. To climb after a lead climber.

Where the word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sekʷ-der. Proto-Italic *sekʷondo- Latin secundusbor. Old French secondbor. Middle English secunde English second From Middle English secunde, second, secound, secund, borrowed from Old French second, seond, from Latin secundus (“following, next in order”), from root of sequor (“to follow”), from Proto-Indo-European *sekʷ- (“to follow”). Doublet of secund and secundo. Displaced native twoth and partially displaced native other (from Old English ōþer (“other; next; second”)).

Business name ideas with “Second”

Industries where “Second” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Thrift Store
• Used Merchandise Stores