Synonyms for

Seconds

Verb / ˈsekʌndz / Another word for seconds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Seconds are units of time that are equal to 1/60th of a minute or 1/3,600th of an hour.

Synonyms & similar words

secondgear sec irregular endorse mo bit instant indorse secondment s arcsecond endorsement minute indorsement back second secondbase moment moments minutes ticks split-seconds instants twinklings jiffies nanoseconds microseconds milliseconds minutes hours days weeks months years ages eons forevers eternities

Synonyms by register

Formal

moment instant jiffy

Informal

tick mo bit sec

Literary

trice blink

Antonyms

minutes hours days weeks months years

Common collocations

  • in seconds
  • for seconds
  • a few seconds
  • ten seconds
  • thirty seconds
  • split second
  • every second
  • second hand

Word family

noun second
verb second
adjective second
adverb secondly

Usage note

The word 'seconds' can refer to units of time or to support for a motion in debate. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I counted the seconds until the bell rang.
  2. My mom told me to wait for 30 seconds before opening the oven.
  3. The clock ticks every second.
  4. The runner finished the race in 50 seconds.
  5. I will be there in a few seconds.

Quotes

  • Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.
  • Lost time is never found again.
  • The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.

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