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second

/ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkənd/
verb Regular verbsecond seconded
Formal
  1. 1 (önergeyi) desteklemek

Definition (English)

To formally support a proposal made by someone else at a meeting, so that it can be discussed or voted on.

Example Sentences

  1. I second the motion to end the meeting early.
    Toplantıyı erken bitirme önergesini destekliyorum.
  2. Her proposal was seconded by the head of the committee.
    Önerisi komite başkanı tarafından desteklendi.
Informal
  1. 1 katılmak, aynı fikirde olmak

Definition (English)

To say that you agree with what someone has just said.

Example Sentences

  1. "I think we all need a break." "I'll second that!"
    "Bence hepimizin bir molaya ihtiyacı var." "Kesinlikle katılıyorum!"
  2. I'd like to second what Ayşe said about the new timetable.
    Ayşe'nin yeni ders programı hakkında söylediklerine katılmak istiyorum.

Verb Forms Regular

Base second
/ˈsɛkənd/
Past seconded
/ˈsɛkəndɪd/
Participle seconded
/ˈsɛkəndɪd/
Spelling rule

Add ‑edsecond → seconded

Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.

Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped

Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked /d/played /ɪd/wanted

Fiil /d/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed ayrı bir hece olur ve /ɪd/ okunur. seconded /ˈsɛkəndɪd/

Synonyms

supportbackendorse

Antonyms

oppose

Collocations

second a motionsecond a proposalsecond a nominationI'll second that

Related Words

motionproposalvoteseconder

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