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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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