second best

/ˌˈsɛkən(d) ˌˈbɛst/
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Other forms: second bests

Definitions of second best
  1. noun
    the competitor who finishes second
    synonyms: runner-up
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    type of:
    challenger, competition, competitor, contender, rival
    the contestant you hope to defeat
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