Word: SECONDING
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Definition of SECONDING
- To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (See under #Etymology 3 for translations.)
"I second the motion."
- To follow in the next place; to succeed.
- To climb after a lead climber.
- To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.
"The army officer was seconded while he held civil office."
- To assist or support; to back.
- To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from the English adjective above.)
"I second the motion."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "seconding" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "seconding" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SECONDING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SECONDING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SECONDING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SECONDING:
- # the seconding effect
- # master of seconding
- # playing with seconding
- # in terms of seconding
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