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Something that is number two in a series.
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Something that is next in rank, quality, precedence, position, status, or authority.
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The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.
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(usually in the plural) A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
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They were discounted because they contained blemishes, nicks or were otherwise factory seconds.
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(usually in the plural) An additional helping of food.
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That was good barbecue. I hope I can get seconds.
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A chance or attempt to achieve what should have been done the first time, usually indicating success this time around. (See second-guess.)
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The interval between two adjacent notes in a diatonic scale (either or both of them may be raised or lowered from the basic scale via any type of accidental).
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The second gear of an engine.
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Second base.
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The agent of a party to an honour dispute whose role was to try to resolve the dispute or to make the necessary arrangements for a duel.
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A Cub Scout appointed to assist the sixer.
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