A1 noun तटस्थ #296 सबसे आम

second

/ˈsek.ənd/

A second is a basic unit of time that is equal to one-sixtieth of a minute. It is used to measure very short durations or to pinpoint a specific moment in time.

उदाहरण

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1

Wait a second, I forgot my wallet.

Wait for a very short time, I forgot my wallet.

2

The chemical reaction occurs in less than one second.

The chemical reaction happens in under one unit of time.

3

Give me a sec, I'm almost ready!

Give me a moment, I am nearly finished.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
second
संबंधित
millisecond
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the 'second hand' on a watch—it is the thin hand that moves the fastest, ticking every single second.

त्वरित क्विज़

There are sixty ______ in one minute.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: seconds

उदाहरण

1

Wait a second, I forgot my wallet.

everyday

Wait for a very short time, I forgot my wallet.

2

The chemical reaction occurs in less than one second.

formal

The chemical reaction happens in under one unit of time.

3

Give me a sec, I'm almost ready!

informal

Give me a moment, I am nearly finished.

4

The experiment measures the interval to the nearest thousandth of a second.

academic

The test measures time down to a very small fraction of a unit.

5

Please hold for a second while I check your account details.

business

Please wait briefly while I look at your information.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
second
संबंधित
millisecond

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

split second a very fast moment
wait a second please wait a little bit
every second continually or constantly
just a second only a short moment
sixty seconds one full minute

सामान्य वाक्यांश

at the last second

at the final possible moment

second by second

happening gradually as time passes

hang on a second

wait for a moment

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

second vs second (ordinal)

The unit of time refers to duration, while the ordinal refers to the position after the first.

second vs minute

A minute is a longer unit of time consisting of sixty seconds.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

In casual conversation, 'second' is often shortened to 'sec'. It is frequently used figuratively to mean any very short period of time, not exactly 1/60th of a minute.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners sometimes forget that 'seconds' is plural when referring to more than one (e.g., 'five second' instead of 'five seconds').

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the 'second hand' on a watch—it is the thin hand that moves the fastest, ticking every single second.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Medieval Latin 'secunda pars minuta', meaning the 'second diminished part' of an hour (the first being a minute).

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Countable noun (one second, two seconds) Often follows 'a' or 'just a' in idiomatic use
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In many cultures, counting 'one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand' is a common way to estimate the passage of seconds manually.

त्वरित क्विज़

There are sixty ______ in one minute.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: seconds

संबंधित शब्द

buckram

B2

To stiffen a fabric using a coarse cloth called buckram, or metaphorically, to provide a rigid, formal, or artificial structure to something. It describes the process of making an object or an idea appear more solid and less flexible than it naturally is.

buckskin

B2

Describes items made from the soft, yellowish-tan leather of a male deer or sheep, or refers to the specific pale yellowish-brown color of this leather. It is frequently used in the context of historical clothing, outdoor gear, and horse coat colors.

buckteeth

B2

Upper front teeth that protrude significantly outward over the lower lip, often due to jaw alignment or dental conditions. This physical trait is commonly associated with specific facial structures and is frequently addressed through orthodontic treatment.

buddha

B2

Used as a modifier to describe something that possesses qualities of enlightenment, supreme peace, or detached wisdom. It often refers to a state of being calm and unbothered by external chaos or emotional distress.

buddhism

B2

Buddhism is a major world religion and philosophical system founded in India over 2,500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. It focuses on personal spiritual development, the attainment of deep insight into the true nature of life, and the elimination of suffering through the path to enlightenment.

buddhist

B2

A Buddhist is a person who follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. The term also functions as an adjective to describe things, practices, or art related to the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.

buddy

B2

To pair or partner someone with another person, typically to provide support, guidance, or safety in a professional or educational environment. As a verb, it often implies a formal or semi-formal arrangement where a more experienced person assists a newcomer.

budge

B2

To move slightly or to change a decision, opinion, or position. It is most frequently used in negative constructions to indicate that someone is being stubborn or that an object is physically stuck.

budgerigar

B2

A small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot that is native to Australia and often kept as a pet. It is typically green and yellow with black markings in the wild, though domestic varieties come in many colors.

budgetary

B2

Relating to or concerned with a plan for spending money or a budget. It is frequently used to describe financial limits, allocations, or the process of managing available funds within an organization or government.

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