2nd
After the first
2nd is the written abbreviation for second, used in numbered sequences: 2nd place, 2nd floor, the 2nd of March.
It appears in addresses, dates, and rankings where space is limited or informality permits.
In formal writing, *second* is usually spelled out.
Position number one
- thirdPosition number three
- fourthOrdinal for position four
- fifthFive's place in sequence
- runner-upCompetition's silver finisher
place · position · rank · ranking · sequence · order · next · following
Lustrous white precious metal
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- goldElement seventy-nine
- runner-upCompetition's silver finisher
championship · competition · medalist · placing · finalist · consolation
Stored duplicate for recovery
- fallbackAlternative if primary fails
- contingencyUncertain possible event
- reserveSupply kept back
- substituteReplacement for another
replacement · option · standby · auxiliary · supplementary · understudy · benchwarmer · alternate
first
Position number one
runner-up · place · position · rank · ranking · sequence · order · next · following · penultimate
silver
Lustrous white precious metal
runner-up · championship · competition · medalist · placing · finalist · consolation
backup
Stored duplicate for recovery
- fallbackAlternative if primary fails
- contingencyUncertain possible event
- reserveSupply kept back
substitute · replacement · option · standby · auxiliary · supplementary · understudy · benchwarmer · alternate · deputy
moment
Brief period of time
minute · clock · timer · stopwatch · countdown · timing · duration
interval
Duration between two points
soprano · alto · tenor · voice · part · singing · duet · accompaniment · counterpoint
- 2nd gradeEarly elementary school year
- 2nd graderStudent around age seven
- 2nd personViewpoint addressing the reader
- February 2ndWoodchuck's weather prediction day