sec·ond-rate | \ ˌse-kən(d)-ˈrāt 
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\Definition of second-rate
: of second or inferior quality or value : mediocre a second-rate restaurant
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Other Words from second-rate
second-rateness noun
second-rater \ ˌse-kən(d)-ˈrā-tər \ noun
\ nounSynonyms for second-rate
Synonyms
- common,
- fair,
- indifferent,
- mediocre,
- medium,
- middling,
- ordinary,
- passable,
- run-of-the-mill,
- run-of-the-mine
- (or run-of-mine),
- second-class,
- so-so
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second-rate
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of second-rate
: not very good : of ordinary or inferior quality
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second-rate
adjectivesec·ond-rate | \ ˌse-kənd-ˈrāt \
Kids Definition of second-rate
: of ordinary or second quality or value
She buys second-rate clothing.
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The first known use of second-rate was in 1669
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