for a second

Frequency: 8.338.0 per million words

Indicates a brief duration of an action or state.

secondPREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • For a second I thought you were my mother.
  • I hesitated for a second before speaking.
  • He paused for a second to consider his options.
  • The light flickered for a second, then went out completely.
  • She felt a pang of fear for a second when she heard the noise.
  • Can you wait for a second? I'll be right with you.
  • He lost his balance for a second on the icy path.
  • Just look at this for a second; it's quite interesting.
  • The car stopped for a second at the intersection before turning.
  • There was an awkward silence for a second before she replied.