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SECOND-BEST
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Next to the best
Example:
his second-best bed
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Similar:
best ((superlative of 'good') having the most positive qualities)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In second place
Example:
he came off second-best
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