What does sec mean?
Sec means (informal) Second, ¹⁄₆₀ of a minute..
Sec
/sɛk/ · noun
Meaning
(informal) Second, ¹⁄₆₀ of a minute..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal) Second, ¹⁄₆₀ of a minute.
- (colloquial) Clipping of second (“short indeterminate period of time”).
- (colloquial, especially politics) Clipping of secretary.
Example Sentences
It is not permissible to use abbreviations for unit symbols or unit names, such as sec (for either s or second), sq. mm (for either mm² or square millimetre), cc (for either cm³ or cubic centimetre), or mps (for either m/s or metre per second).
Wait a sec!
And the sloping of the shoulder / From the slender shapely neck / Makes you long to come behind her and to hold her / Just a sec.
shadow sec
Synonyms for sec
Antonyms for sec
Related Words
Word Forms
- sec
- secs
- sec.
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sec?
Common synonyms include jiffy, mo, tic, bat of an eye.
What is the opposite of sec?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sec in a sentence?
It is not permissible to use abbreviations for unit symbols or unit names, such as sec (for either s or second), sq. mm (for either mm² or square millimetre), cc (for either cm³ or cubic centimetre), or mps (for either m/s or metre per second).
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