Second-best

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkənd- ˈbɛst/

Second-best (adjective)

  1. Not the best, but better than most others; the item or person in second place.
  2. The option with the second-highest value or performance, after the top choice.

Examples

  • This plan is second-best, but it still works.
  • Her second-best idea helped the team finish on time.