second best
second best · second bests
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Something that is inferior to the bestSomething (or someone) that is inferior to the best (but better than other alternatives).
» I don't want to settle for second best.
Значення
значень: 2Something (or someone) that is inferior to the best (but better than other alternatives).
A situation where one or more optimality conditions cannot be satisfied.
Ще визначення
- the competitor who finishes second
Приклади
речень: 20I don't want to settle for second best.
Tom must choose the second-best policy according to the circumstances.
Tom was the second-best hitter on the team.
Tom is the second-best hitter on the team.
My friend bought the second-best bicycle in the shop.
Форми
множина: second bestsСиноніми
синонімів: 1Близькі за значенням
- the competitor who finishes second:runner-up