sec
Translation
sec, second, moment
Examples
Wait a sec, I'm almost ready.
Wait a sec, I'm almost ready.
The race was won by 0.1 sec.
The race was won by 0.1 sec.
Grammar Patterns
((a sec)) a moment Wait a sec, I'm coming.
Similar Words
Synonyms: moment, instant, jiffy
Etymology
It's a shortening of the word 'second'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a quick, informal way to say 'second'. You often hear 'Just a sec!'.