noun A person or thing that is next after the best in quality, achievement, or preference
adjective Next after the best, inferior only to the best
Describing a product or service that is not the best but still competitive
Used to compare academic performance or rankings
Referring to a team or player who is ranked second in a competition
In reference to awards or recognition in the arts and media
In the context of writing competitions or awards, a writer may be described as 'second best' if they come in second place.
A psychologist may use the term 'second best' when discussing treatment options with a patient, indicating that a particular approach may not be the most effective but is still a viable option.
Athletes may refer to themselves as 'second best' if they come in second place in a competition or ranking.
A salesperson may use the term 'second best' when comparing their performance to that of a colleague, indicating that they are not the top performer but still performing well.
In a culinary competition or evaluation, a chef may be described as 'second best' if their dish or restaurant comes in second place.