A minute has sixty seconds.
Source: tatoeba (27224)
Seconds
/ˈsɛk.əndz/
Synonyms for "seconds" (125 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (25)
adjustment bondannuity bondappreciation bondarticlearticle of commercearticle of merchandiseassented bondassumed bondbaby bondbearer bondbearer certificatebondbond anticipation notebrightburleycallable bondcanastercollateral trust bondcommodityconsolidated annuities
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consolidated stock
Strong matches (38)
consolsconvertible bondconvertible debenturecorporate bondcorporation stockcoupon bondcoupon ratecubancurrent income bondcurrent yielddebenturedeep-discount bonddefense bonddeferred bonddefinitive bonddiscount bonddrugequipment bondequipment noteequipment trust
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equipment trust bondequipment trust certificateextended bondfannie maefeaturefederal agency bondfirst mortgage bondfirstsflue-curedgeneral mortgage bondgeneral obligation bondginnie maegovernment bondguaranteed bondhavanahavana seedhigh-grade bond
Noun(1 words)
Related words (62)
income bondindentureinterchangeable bondinterim bonditemjoint bondlatakialead itemleaderleafloss leaderlugsmarylandmortgage bondmunicipal bondnegotiable bondnominal ratenonnegotiable bondoptional bondpar bond
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participating bondperpetual bondplug tobaccopremium bondproductpurchase money bondrefunding bondregistered bondregistered certificaterevenue bondrussiansavings bondsecond mortgage bondsecured bondseries e bondseries h bondshagsmall bondspecialstandard articlestaplestaple itemstate bondtax anticipation notetax-free bondtreasury bondtrust indenturetrustee mortgage bondturkishunsecured bondvendiblevirginiavoting bondwar bondwareyield to maturity
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adjustment bond, aide, annuity bond, appreciation bond, approve.
- Sentence evidence is available for seconds, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "seconds".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "seconds"
Keep "seconds" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "seconds" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "seconds", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "seconds" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
11 entriesapprove motionback motionduel assistantduel helperendorse motionextra servingmicrosecondmillisecondnanosecondsecond portionsupport amendment
Collocations
12 entriesa few secondsin secondsmeasure in secondssecond handsecond unitseconds a motionseconds pleaseseconds the amendmentseconds the billseconds the motionseconds the policyseconds the proposal
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Can I have seconds on rice and cabbage?
Source: tatoeba (29832)
The fastest runner can't run 100 meters in 9 seconds.
Source: tatoeba (30496)
Yes. He can run 100 meters within twelve seconds.
Source: tatoeba (35557)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "seconds"?
Closest matches include adjustment bond, aide, annuity bond, appreciation bond, approve.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "seconds"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.