Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
second-best
adjective
/ˈsɛk.ənd bɛst/
Definition
The quality of being the next best option after the best.
Examples
- She was the second-best player on the team, just behind the star athlete.
- I settled for the second-best option when the first choice was unavailable.
Meaning
Second-best refers to something that is not the best but is still very good and better than others.
Synonyms
- next-best
- inferior
- suboptimal
