sec

abbreviation
UK: /sek/
US: /sek/

  1. A short form of 'second', a unit of time.

    1. Wait one sec, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'll be there in just a sec, I promise you. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

moment jiffy instant
sec noun

  1. A short period of time; a moment.

    1. Give me a sec. [ ] [ ]
    2. Just a sec, I need to grab my keys before leaving. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sec" is /sek/ in British English and /sek/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sec": moment, jiffy, instant.

Example usage of "sec": "Wait one sec, please.". More examples on the page.