Second-best ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Second-best ( adjective )

Being the next best thing after the best.

Origin:

Formed by combining the word "second" which means the next after the first, with the word "best" which means the most good or desirable.

Examples:

1. He was offered the second-best job in the company.
2. It's better to be second-best than not at all.
3. I"ll take a second-best solution, if that"s all that"s available.
4. Some consider this the second-best restaurant in town.
5. The second-best team in the league is still a strong contender.

(As a noun)

Second-best ( noun )

Being the next best thing after the best.

Origin:

Formed by combining the word "second" which means the next after the first, with the word "best" which means the most good or desirable.

Examples:

1. He was offered the second-best job in the company.
2. It's better to be second-best than not at all.
3. I"ll take a second-best solution, if that"s all that"s available.
4. Some consider this the second-best restaurant in town.
5. The second-best team in the league is still a strong contender.