Meaning of second-best in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   second-best

   Definitions

   1. next to the best

   Examples

   • « his second-best bed »

   Synonyms

   • best

2. Adverb

   second-best

   Definitions

   1. in second place

   Examples

   • « he came off second-best »

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