support

[abcdeflearn]

second ( v) means to support too


I second you. Is it correct?

thx

[Marius Hancu]

Yes.
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[Rusty]

second ( v) means to support too


I second you. Is it correct?

thx
Yes, in the correct context.
I support you = I agree with your opinion/statement and encourage you.
There are other definitions for support where you can't substitute second.
Example: You stand on that stool and change the light bulb and I'll support second you. While my brother is out of work I'll support second his family.

[abcdeflearn]

thanks. I seldom say "I second you" tho.

[OddThomas]

In parliamentary procedure (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_procedure), one puts a measure forth for consideration by the assembly by moving, that is, reading aloud the measure to be considered, or distributing a written copy. This act is called a motion. For the motion to be considered, it must be done twice--this reduces frivolous motions. So another member of the assembly moves, or puts forth the motion a second time. This is done simply by saying, I second the motion. Thereby a second becomes a show of support.

In this way, the word second has come into limited use to mean support.