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Term: seconde

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Definition: In French, the word "seconde" means second or a unit of time equal to 1/60th of a minute.

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Sample Sentence:

She finished the race in first place, with John coming in a close seconde.

Sense 2: Local Usage

Definition: In some English-speaking regions, specifically in the Caribbean, "seconde" refers to a quick and rhythmic dance move popular in traditional folk music.

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Sample Sentence:

The local band played a lively tune, and the crowd joined in, moving to the beat with synchronized secondes.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Definition: In English, "seconde" can be a verb form of the word "second," meaning to support or assist someone in a fight or conflict.

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Sample Sentence:

He always had his friend by his side, ready to seconde him whenever a dispute arose.

Sense 2: Local Usage

Definition: In certain martial arts styles, "seconde" refers to a defensive move where the fighter deflects an opponent's attacking move.

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Sample Sentence:

The instructor demonstrated a technique to seconde an opponent's punch, redirecting the force and maintaining control of the situation.