second wind

sec·ond wind

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sek-uh nd noun wind, literary wahynd]
- /ˈsɛk ənd noun wɪnd, literary waɪnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sek-uh nd noun wind, literary wahynd]
- /ˈsɛk ənd noun wɪnd, literary waɪnd/

Definitions of second wind words

noun second wind the return of ease in breathing after exhaustion caused by continued physical exertion, as in running. 1
noun second wind the energy for a renewed effort to continue an undertaking. 1
noun second wind fresh burst of energy 1
singular noun second wind When you get your second wind, you become able to continue doing something difficult or energetic after you have been tired or out of breath. 0
noun second wind the return of the ability to breathe at a comfortable rate, esp following a period of exertion 0
noun second wind renewed ability to continue in an effort 0

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Origin of second wind

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Second wind

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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second wind popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

second wind usage trend in Literature

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