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sec

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sek/

Forms: secs

sec means: A very short time, often used when asking someone to wait.

noun

SHORT MOMENTA2

A very short time, often used when asking someone to wait.

  • Wait a sec.
  • I'll be back in a sec.
  • Can you give me a sec to finish this?

Similar words: moment, second

Common phrases: in a sec, just a sec, wait a sec, one sec

Questions about sec

What does sec mean?

A very short time, often used when asking someone to wait.

What is sec in other languages?

Türkçe: saniye · Español: segundo · Français: seconde · Deutsch: Sekunde · Italiano: secondo · 日本語: 一瞬

How do you pronounce sec?

It is pronounced /sek/.

How do you use sec in a sentence?

Wait a sec. I'll be back in a sec.

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