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secs

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate UK //sˈɛks// secs

n. a short way of saying 'seconds' when talking about time. You use this when you want someone to wait for a very short moment.

n. a colloquial clipping of 'seconds', referring to units of time or a brief interval. Typically used in the plural to indicate a short wait.


SIMPLE

I will be ready in just a few secs.

CONTEXTUAL

Hang on for two secs while I grab my keys from the kitchen table.

COMPLEX

The software update only takes a few secs to complete, yet it significantly improves the overall security of the operating system.

Synonyms
Usage

Almost exclusively used in the plural form in informal speech; rarely appears in formal writing.

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