SECOND-BEST
Dictionary entry overview: What does second-best mean? • SECOND-BEST (adjective)
The adjective SECOND-BEST has 1 sense:
1. next to the best
Familiarity information: SECOND-BEST used as an adjective is very rare.
• SECOND-BEST (adverb)
The adverb SECOND-BEST has 1 sense:
1. in second place
Familiarity information: SECOND-BEST used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SECOND-BEST (adjective)
Meaning:
Next to the best
Context example:
his second-best bed
Similar:
best ((superlative of 'good') having the most positive qualities)
• SECOND-BEST (adverb)
Meaning:
In second place
Context example:
he came off second-best
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