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second best

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) second best (noun)
  2. 2) second best (adverb)
  3. second-best (adjective)

1second best

noun

Definition of SECOND BEST

: one that is below or after the best
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Examples of SECOND BEST

  1. He won't settle for second best.

First Known Use of SECOND BEST

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