Meaning Of The Word Second best

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second best
Second best is used to describe something that is not as good as the best thing of its kind but is better than all the other things of that kind.

second best in American English
something next in quality below the first; something next to the best
noun: the next to the best in performance, achievement, craftsmanship, etc

second best in British English
noun: an inferior alternative

second-best in British English
adjective: next to the best

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