"Secondaries" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
secondary meaning 1: coming or occurring after the main thing
example: The result of the election was a secondary effect of the government's policy changes.
meaning 2: of or relating to a secondary school
example: The teacher is an educator at a secondary school in the suburb.
meaning 3: of less importance or status
Example: the plan B is the secondary option.
The state or condition of being isolated or separated from others, often in a way that is intended to be beneficial or protective, but can also imply loneliness or confinement.<br><br>Example: "The monk spent several years in seclusion in the monastery, devoting himself to meditation and prayer."<br><br>Synonyms: solitude, isolation, seclusion, confinement, solitude.
Suppose the negative opinions of others affect how we feel about ourselves and the decisions we make. Second-guessing is doubting one's own judgments and decisions, often because we've been criticized or doubted by others. It involves questioning the wisdom of one's own choices and uncertain how we would live if we were guided by our own judgments.
Referring to something that has been used or owned by someone or something else before; not new or original.
Adjective: Coming next in a series or sequence; one more than the first.<br><br>Example: "The second prize winner received a trophy."<br><br>Noun: The number two in a set or series.<br><br>Example: "I have a second car parked in the garage."<br><br>Also, an idiomatic expression meaning "next" or "subsequent".<br><br>Example: "What time will you arrive, the second I get there?"
(adv.) <br><br>Relating to the second in a series or level of importance; of or relating to the second point of consideration, particularly when it comes to an event, etc. Also, not being the first thing in; not principal or primary.
Secondary status or significance; inferiority to something more important; being secondary or subordinate, often implying a state of compromise or a lesser priority.<br><br>Example: "The company's innovation was overshadowed by the secondariness of the project, which received a lower budget allocation."
Supported or endorsed, especially in order to make someone eligible for an appointment or promotion.<br><br>Example: "She was seconded to a prestigious research institute for a year."
Supporters or followers of a particular person or idea, often seen as being less prominent or influential than the main individuals or leaders.