seconds

//ˈsɛkəndz//

Nouns
B1

Translation

seconds

Definition

The term 'seconds' in this context refers to items or units that are second in a sequence, order, or ranking. It is the plural form of the ordinal number 'second', used to denote position. This usage is common when referring to the second of multiple items in a list, the second servings of food, or the second place finishers in a competition. It can also describe a secondary or subsequent set of things, such as a second batch or a second helping. The concept is straightforward and frequently encountered in everyday situations involving order or preference.

Example

  • She finished the race in second place, but the first three seconds all received medals.

    O yarışı ikinci sırada bitirdi, ancak ilk üç ikinci sıradaki yarışmacıların hepsi madalya aldı.

  • For the main course, I'll have the chicken, and for seconds, I'd like more vegetables, please.

    Ana yemek için tavuk alacağım ve ikinci porsiyonlar için lütfen biraz daha sebze istiyorum.

  • The teacher called out the names of the winners: first, John; seconds, Sarah and Mark.

    Öğretmen kazananların isimlerini okudu: birinci, John; ikinciler, Sarah ve Mark.

  • After the first batch of cookies was eaten, she baked seconds for the guests.

    İlk parti kurabiyeler yenildikten sonra, misafirler için ikinci bir parti pişirdi.

  • In the competition, the first prize is a trip, and the seconds get gift vouchers.

    Yarışmada birincilik ödülü bir gezi, ikinciler ise hediye çekleri alıyor.

  • He asked for seconds of the delicious soup because he enjoyed it so much.

    Çok beğendiği için lezzetli çorbadan ikinci bir porsiyon istedi.

  • The list shows the primary candidates first, followed by the seconds in each category.

    Liste önce birincil adayları, ardından her kategorideki ikincileri gösteriyor.

  • During the sale, the first-quality items sold out quickly, leaving only the seconds.

    Satış sırasında birinci kalite ürünler hızla tükendi, geriye sadece ikinci kalite olanlar kaldı.

  • The team's first attempt failed, but their seconds were much more successful.

    Takımın ilk denemesi başarısız oldu, ancak ikinci denemeleri çok daha başarılıydı.

  • At the buffet, people often go back for seconds of their favorite dishes.

    Büfede insanlar genellikle en sevdikleri yemeklerden ikinci porsiyonlar almak için geri dönerler.

Synonyms

second helpings
additional portions
follow-ups
subsequent ones

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