Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

SECONDING

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)
Did you mean?
Also try..

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Seconding.

Seconding - as an adjective

A part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first

Example: "Second flute"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
first

Seconding - as a noun

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the systeme international d'unites

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ssec
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
time unitunit of time
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An indefinitely short time

Example: "Wait just a moment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bitminutemomoment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
time
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
second base

A particular point in time

Example: "The moment he arrived the party began"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
instantminutemoment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pointpoint in time
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Following the first in an ordering or series

Example: "He came in a close second"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rank
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A 60th part of a minute of arc

Example: "The treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arcsecond

The official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match

A speech seconding a motion

Example: "Do i hear a second?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endorsementindorsementsecondment

The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle

Example: "He had to shift down into second to make the hill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
second gear

Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irregular

Seconding - as an adverb

In the second place

Example: "Second, we must consider the economy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secondly

Seconding - as an adjective satellite

Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
2d2nd

Seconding - as a verb

Give support or one's approval to

Example: "I'll second that motion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backendorseindorse

Transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment

Example: "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"

Example Sentences

"I am seconding John's proposal at the meeting."
"He is always seconding his friend's opinions without considering other viewpoints."
"I am seconding her motion to approve the budget."
"He was seconding his teammate's suggestion for a new strategy."
"The board members were seconding the chairman's decision to expand the company."
View more

Word Game Points

Is SECONDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, seconding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SECONDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SECONDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, seconding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SECONDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SECONDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, seconding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SECONDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen