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I'll take a look and get a second wind because so many little children are running around at my side.
Oxana Chusovitina

Meaning of "second wind" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SECOND WIND

second wind  [wɪnd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SECOND WIND

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Second wind is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SECOND WIND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Second wind

Second wind is a phenomenon in distance running, such as marathons or road running, whereby an athlete who is too out of breath and tired to continue suddenly finds the strength to press on at top performance with less exertion. The feeling may be similar to that of a "runner's high", the most obvious difference being that the runner's high occurs after the race is over. Some scientists believe the second wind to be a result of the body finding the proper balance of oxygen to counteract the buildup of lactic acid in the muscles. Others claim second winds are due to endorphin production, while still others believe it to be purely psychological. Documented experiences of the second wind go back at least 100 years, when it was taken to be a commonly held fact of exercise. The phenomenon has come to be used as a metaphor for continuing on with renewed energy past the point thought to be one's prime, whether in other sports, careers, or life in general.

Definition of second wind in the English dictionary

The definition of second wind in the dictionary is the return of the ability to breathe at a comfortable rate, esp following a period of exertion. Other definition of second wind is renewed ability to continue in an effort.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SECOND WIND


behind
bɪˈhaɪnd
blind
blaɪnd
combined
kəmˈbaɪnd
contained
kənˈteɪnd
determined
dɪˈtɜːmɪnd
find
faɪnd
Ind
ɪnd
kind
kaɪnd
lined
ˈlaɪnd
mind
maɪnd
one-of-a-kind
ˌwʌnəvəˈkaɪnd
pinned
pɪnd
remind
rɪˈmaɪnd
Sind
sɪnd
stained
steɪnd
sustained
səˈsteɪnd
tinned
tɪnd
trained
treɪnd
undefined
ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd
wind
wɪnd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SECOND WIND

second language
second lieutenant
second man
second mate
second mortgage
second name
second nature
second officer
second opinion
second person
second reading
Second Reich
Second Republic
second row
second sight
second string
second teeth
second thought

WORDS THAT END LIKE SECOND WIND

berg wind
break wind
broken wind
close to the wind
following wind
gale-force wind
have in the wind
hurricane-force wind
in the teeth of the wind
in the wind
into the wind
off the wind
on the wind
raise the wind
rewind
sail close to the wind
solar wind
straw in the wind
the eye of the wind
three sheets in the wind
trade wind

Synonyms and antonyms of second wind in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «second wind» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SECOND WIND

Find out the translation of second wind to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of second wind from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «second wind» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

第二个风
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

segundo aire
570 millions of speakers

English

second wind
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दूसरे हवा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرياح الثاني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

второе дыхание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

segundo fôlego
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দ্বিতীয় বায়ু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

second souffle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Angin kedua
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

zweiten Wind
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

第二の風
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

두번째 바람
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Angin kapindho
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gió thứ hai
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரண்டாவது காற்று
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुसरा वारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

İkinci rüzgar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

secondo vento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

drugi wiatr
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

друге дихання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

al doilea vânt
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δεύτερη άνεμος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tweede wind
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

andra vind
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

second wind
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of second wind

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SECOND WIND»

The term «second wind» is regularly used and occupies the 79.375 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SECOND WIND» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about second wind

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3 QUOTES WITH «SECOND WIND»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word second wind.
1
Oxana Chusovitina
I'll take a look and get a second wind because so many little children are running around at my side.
2
Steve Howey
When I don't feel like working out, lifting weights or doing serious cardio, the best thing for me to do is just go on the treadmill and walk. I walk and listen to music and 10 minutes will go by, then 15, and then I'll speed up a bit. Once my blood really starts flowing, I'll get a second wind and then I want to work out.
3
Emmett Kelly
By laughing at me, the audience really laughs at themselves, and realizing they have done this gives them sort of a spiritual second wind for going back into the battles of life.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SECOND WIND»

Discover the use of second wind in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to second wind and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Second Wind: The True Story that Inspired the Motion ...
A Second Wind, the basis for the major motion picture The Intouchables, is the inspiring true story of two men who refused to ask for help, and then wound up helping each other.
Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, 2012
2
Second Wind: One Woman's Midlife Quest to Run Seven ...
Second Wind is the story of an unlikely athlete and an unlikely heroine: Cami Ostman, a woman edging toward midlife who decides to take on a challenge that stretches her way outside of her comfort zone.
Cami Ostman, 2010
3
Second wind: the memoirs of an opinionated man
The perceptive, controversial, and idiosyncratic basketball star recounts the decisive events of his life and career, offers an inside look at professional basketball, and sounds off about freedom, race, marriage, religion, and American ...
Bill Russell, Taylor Branch, 1980
4
Second Wind
About the book:
Neil Shulman, M.D. and P.K. Beville, 2013
5
Second Wind
Although still grieving her father's death and facing ominous threats, Trish helps petition the Portland City Council to keep open a local thoroughbred horse racing track embroiled in rumors of corruption.
Lauraine Snelling, 1994
6
Second Wind
So goes the quest for glory by nine men beginning to enter middle age. Second Wind is their story, the story of men who refuse to give in to mid-life crises, men who believe that they have the strength to compete.
Anthony M. Perez, Jr. Anthony M. Perez, 2001
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Getting Your Second Wind
" Instead, Jan's wise words will spur you to tap into your motivation and use it to propel you to success! This is a guide to making a fresh start and finding your personal path to wellness.
Jan Tilley, 2008
8
A Second Wind
In A Second Wind Pastor Arni Jacobson and writer Robert Mims explore what happens when lifes greatest successes and spiritual victories are unexpectedly followed by stunning setbacks, doubt and depression.
Arni Jacobson, Robert Mims, 2008
9
Second wind: turnaround strategies for business revival
A practical guide to turning business disaster into financial boon shows readers how to analyze every phase of the small business operation to search for solutions. Original.
Suzanne Caplan, 2003
10
Second Wind
Perry Stuart, TV meteorologist, chiefly predicts periods of English drizzle, with bursts of heavier rain and sunshine to follow.
Dick Francis, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SECOND WIND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term second wind is used in the context of the following news items.
1
ACT To Hold Second Wind Farm Auction To Fund More Wind Farms
On Wednesday the Australian Capital Territory government has announced to host a second large-scale wind farm auction to fund more wind farms. The auction ... «International Business Times AU, Jul 15»
2
Second Wind Dreams: Helping Seniors Live their Dreams
These dreams, and those of several other seniors, can be found on the Second Wind Dreams website, secondwind.org, along with descriptions of how these ... «Victoria Advocate, Jun 15»
3
Second Wind Farm Going Up Near Fairfield
According to the Great Falls Tribune (http://tinyurl.com/obbzjut ), developers say the second site has perfect wind conditions for more wind powered generators. «KFBB NewsChannel 5, May 15»
4
Brazil plans second wind and PV auction for November
Brazil will hold a second reserve auction to contract new wind and PV projects on 13 November, the mines and energy ministry said after approving the tender's ... «Recharge, Mar 15»
5
Second wind chill advisory issued for Chicago area
Readings will bottom out well below zero overnight and then begin to slowly rise toward morning, as winds pick up somewhat out of the southwest. «WGN-TV, Feb 15»
6
Vanessa Gilliam believes in a 'Second Wind'
Vanessa Gilliam is the owner of the promising 3-year-old pacing colt Hi Hos Little Rev, the Bob Johnson trainee who was runner-up in the first stakes race for his ... «Harnesslink, Jan 15»
7
Obama Administration Charges Second Wind Power Producer For …
PacifiCorp Energy plead guilty on Friday to the deaths of 336 birds, including 28 golden eagles, at two wind turbine farms in Wyoming since 2009. The energy ... «Daily Caller, Dec 14»
8
Opponents vow to fight two Osage County wind farms in Oklahoma
The Osage Nation has long opposed both wind farms, the Osage Wind project ... grant a permit for the second wind farm development, the Mustang Run project. «NewsOK.com, Nov 14»
9
Brandon Finnegan getting his second wind at right time for Royals
He's had a very long season, a season that dates back to last October, but a move into the bullpen and well-timed second wind have given Yost and the Royals ... «CBSSports.com, Oct 14»
10
Beer Brewer Anheuser-Busch Adds A Second Wind Turbine At …
Anheuser-Busch says it is installing a second wind turbine at its Fairfield brewery ... says, "Increasing energy efficiency through wind reflects our commitment to ... «North American Windpower, Aug 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Second wind [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/second-wind>. May 2024 ».
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