“Second” in a Sentence (with Audio)

Examples of how to use the word “second” in a sentence. How to connect “second” with other words to make correct English sentences.

second (det, adv, n): immediately after the first and before any others; after the first and before any others; a short unit of time that is equal to a 60th of a minute

Use “second” in a sentence

Can you hold on a second? I’ll see if he’s here.
This is his second marriage.
Personally, I prefer the second option.
Can I talk to you for a second?
I’ll be back in a second.
Please give me a second chance.
President Obama won a second term.

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