second-best
1. [ adverb ] in second place
Examples:

"he came off second-best"

2. [ adverb ] in second place
Examples:

"he came off second-best"

3. [ adjective ] next to the best
Examples:

"his second-best bed"

Related terms: best
Similar spelling:   second_best
  second-guess
  second_estate
  second-string
  secondguess
  second-rate
  second-class
  second-rater
  second_fiddle
  second_sight
  secondment
  secondhand
  second_stomach
  second-sighted
  second-year
  second_base
  second_wind
  second_hand
  seconder
  secondly
  seasoned
  secondary
  second_sacker
  second_nature
  second_joint
  second_class