Definition of second early - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
agricultureTECH. UK describing crops harvested after first early varietiesTECH. UK
- These second early potatoes are ready for harvest.
- The second early carrots were sweeter than expected.
- Farmers prefer second early crops for their balanced yield.
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Expressions with second
second vacation taken by a married couple
They went on a second honeymoon to rekindle their romance.
reconsideration or revised opinion of a previous decision
After a second thought, he decided not to go.
very short period of time
I'll be back in a hot second.
city ranking second in population or importance
Chicago is often called the second city of the United States.
ask someone to wait briefly before continuing
Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.
short, unspecified period of time
I'll be with you in just a second.
happening very soon, almost immediately
The train will arrive any second now.
just before time runs out
He submitted his assignment at the last second.
begin to doubt an earlier choice, plan or view
After sleeping on it, I was having second thoughts about moving.
feel uncertain about a previous decision
She started to have second thoughts about the move.
action will be completed very quickly
Hold on, it won't take a second to grab my keys.
after reconsidering
On second thought, I will attend the meeting.
after reconsidering a previous decision or opinion
On second thoughts, I'll join you for dinner.
request a short wait time
Please bear with me a second, I'll be right back.
become automatic or instinctive
With practice, driving will become second nature.
regain energy or strength after feeling tired
After resting, I catch a second wind and keep running.
regain energy after fatigue
After a short break, she caught her second wind and continued running.
each moment is important
In a race, every second counts.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.
spoken phrase to show strong agreement with what was just said
I second that, this cafe makes the best muffins.
in an extremely short amount of time
She made the decision in a split second.
habit or skill learned so well it feels natural
Playing the piano became second nature to her.
renewed energy after feeling tired
After a short break, she got her second wind.
immediately without hesitation or consideration
She accepted the job offer without a second thought.
Expressions with early
person who wakes up very early
She's an early bird, always up by 5 AM.
leaving an event earlier than planned
She took an early shower and left the party.
leaving work or an event early
He took an early bath to avoid the traffic.
someone who develops skills or talents early
She was an early bloomer in mathematics, solving complex problems at a young age.
very early in the morning
We woke up bright and early for the hike.
discount offered to customers who arrive early
The restaurant offers an early bird special for diners who arrive before 6 PM.
being early leads to success or advantage
She always arrives early because the early bird catches the worm.
something good happened unexpectedly
When she got the promotion, it felt like christmas came early.
unexpected event that brings great happiness or benefit
Winning the tickets was christmas come early for her.
unexpected good fortune or surprise happens before expected
When I won the tickets, Christmas comes early.
untimely death due to illness or accident
She feared an early grave because of her heart condition.
permission to leave work or school early
The boss gave everyone an early mark on Friday.
during the initial phase of an event
The team struggled in the early going of the match.
situation is still developing or starting
It's early days for the new project.
says the current hour is still near the start of day
It's early yet, the shops won't open for hours.
go to bed and wake up early
She prefers to keep early hours to stay productive.
being early gives the best chance for success
The early bird gets the worm, so let's start now!
leave a game or event before it ends, often by force
He took an early bath after getting a red card.
initial period of an innovation or project
In the early days of the internet, few people had access.
during the beginning part of a process before much progress happens
Doctors can treat the illness more effectively if found at an early stage.
happening slightly before the expected time
She arrived a moment too early for the meeting.
at a surprisingly soon time or date
The store opens as early as 6 a.m.
period from birth to around eight years
Early childhood is crucial for brain development.
the time between midnight and dawn
He studied until the early hours of the morning.
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- French:de deuxième récolte, ...
- German:mittelfrüh, ...
- Italian:secondo precoce, ...
- Spanish:de segunda cosecha, ...
- Portuguese:intermédio, ...
- Chinese:中早, ...
- Japanese:セカンドアーリーの, ...
- Arabic:مُتَوَسِّط البُكُور, ...
- Hebrew:מֻקְדָּם שֵׁנִי, ...
- Russian:второй урожай, ...
- Ukrainian:середньоранній, ...
- Hindi:दूसरी जल्दी, ...
- Bengali:দ্বিতীয় প্রাথমিক, ...
- Catalan:de segona collita, ...
- Czech:poloraný, ...
- Danish:anden tidlige, ...
- Dutch:tweede vroege, ...
- Greek:δευτεροπρώιμος, ...
- Hungarian:másodkorai, ...
- Khmer:ប្រភេទដំណាំដើមរដូវលើកទីពីរ, ...
- Korean:두 번째 조기의, ...
- Persian:نیمهزودرس, ...
- Polish:średnio wczesny, ...
- Portuguese (BR):intermediário, ...
- Romanian:de a doua recoltă, ...
- Swedish:andra tidiga, ...
- Thai:รุ่นที่สอง, ...
- Turkish:ikinci erken, ...
- Vietnamese:thu hoạch giữa vụ, ...
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