Second-best — synonyms, definition
1. second-best (Adjective)
1 definition
second-best (Adjective) — Next to the best.
ex. "his second-best bed"
2. second-best (Noun)
1 synonym
runner-up
1 definition
second-best (Noun) — The competitor who finishes second.
5 types of
challenger competition competitor contender rival
3. second-best (Adverb)
1 definition
second-best (Adverb) — In second place.
ex. "he came off second-best"