1. plural of second; units of time equal to 1/60 of a minute
2. additional helpings of food
Usage: informal
3. goods that are flawed or of lower quality

1. third person singular present of second; to support or endorse

Examples

• The race was won by just three seconds.
• Wait a few seconds before trying again.
• Would you like seconds on the pasta?
• The store sells seconds at discounted prices.
• She seconds the motion to adjourn the meeting.
• These shirts are seconds with minor defects.
• Count to ten seconds before responding.
• He always goes back for seconds at dinner.