Second-best

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of second best. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    next to the best wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    in second place wordnet

Synonyms

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basecheapcheesycoarsecommonfourth class

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"My friend bought the second-best bicycle in the shop."

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