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 Sec·ond, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Seconded; p. pr. & vb. n. Seconding.]
 1. To follow in the next place; to succeed; to alternate. [R.]
    In the method of nature, a low valley is immediately seconded with an ambitious hill.   --Fuller.
    Sin is seconded with sin.   --South.
 2. To follow or attend for the purpose of assisting; to support; to back; to act as the second of; to assist; to forward; to encourage.
    We have supplies to second our attempt.   --Shak.
 In human works though labored on with pain,
 A thousand movements scarce one purpose gain;
 In God's, one single can its end produce,
 Yet serves to second too some other use.   --Pope.
 3. Specifically, Parliamentary Procedure to support, as a motion6 or proposal, by adding one's voice to that of the mover or proposer.
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