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Seconds Meaning for Kids

What Does Seconds Mean?

Verb

  • To agree with someone else's idea or suggestion.
  • To follow someone, like when climbing.

Noun

  • Something that is number two in a series.
  • A second helping of food, like when you want more after finishing your plate.
  • A short amount of time, like when you say 'I'll be there in a second.'
  • A second place in a race, which is right after first.
  • A unit of time, like how we measure minutes.
  • A small part of an angle, used in math.

Seconds — Full Explanation

A second is a small part of time. There are 60 seconds in one minute. If you wait for 10 seconds, you can count to 10 slowly.

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Related Words

time clock minute hour

Seconds Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
सेकंड

sekand

सेकंड्स

sekands

क्षण

kshan

kannada
ಸೆಕೆಂಡು

sekēṇḍu

ಸೆಕೆಂಡುಗಳು

sekēṇḍugaḷu

bengali
সেকেন্ড (sekend)

sekend

ক্ষণ (khon)

khon

Seconds in Sentences

  • There are sixty seconds in a minute.
  • I can run for thirty seconds without stopping.
  • The timer counts down in seconds.
  • It takes about ten seconds to wash my hands.
  • We clap for five seconds to cheer.

📖 Seconds Story for Kids

SecondsThe Magical World of

60 secondsseconds, time dancestraveled one whole minute!In the magical world of like a happy butterfly! Did you know that there are in a minute? That means if you count to 60, you’ve just

jumping, laughing, or making a silly faceImagine all the fun things you can do in a minute—like! Every second counts, just like the colorful beads on a necklace.

So, let's treasure each second, because every one is special and can lead to an adventure! What will you do in your next minute?

Frequently Asked Questions About Seconds

What does 'seconds' mean?
'Seconds' can mean two things. It can refer to a unit of time, which is a small part of a minute. It can also mean something that is the second in a series, like the second place in a race.
How do you pronounce 'seconds'?
You pronounce 'seconds' like this: 'sek-uhnds'.
What is the origin of the word 'seconds'?
The word 'seconds' comes from the Latin word 'secunda', which means 'second' or 'following'.
What is the meaning of 'seconds' in Bengali?
The word 'seconds' in Bengali is 'সেকেন্ড' (Sekend).

Facts & Quotes About Seconds

Fact: There are 60 seconds in a minute! That's how we measure time.
Proverb: A second chance is a gift; use it wisely!
Quote: "Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind." - Nathaniel Hawthorne