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sec Synonyms

Another word for sec

Choosing another word for sec depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A second; a very brief moment or short period of time (used informally or as a written abbreviation).

Usage Example

"Wait just a second while I grab my coat and keys from the hallway."

Strongest
second
moment
Strong
minute
instant
jiffy
flash
heartbeat
split second

• noun (Context 2)

An abbreviation for secant, the trigonometric function equal to the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle.

Usage Example

"On the trigonometry exam, students were asked to graph the function secant(x) over a single period."

Strongest
secant

• adjective (Context 3)

Not sweet; dry, or having a relatively low sugar content (used especially of wine and champagne).

Usage Example

"The sommelier recommended a crisp, dry sparkling wine to balance the richness of the appetizer."

Strongest
dry
Strong
brut
crisp
unsweetened

Opposites of sec

The opposite of sec shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sweet
doux
eternity
sugary
lifetime
eon
forever
luscious
See all opposites of sec

• Nearby Words

seaworthiness
seaworthy
seax
sec
secateurs
secede
secession

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sec. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sec
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