Transcription
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- [sek-uh nd klas, klahs]
- /ˈsɛk ənd klæs, klɑs/
- /ˈsekənd klɑːs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sek-uh nd klas, klahs]
- /ˈsɛk ənd klæs, klɑs/
Definitions of second-class word
- adjective second-class of a secondary class or quality. 1
- adjective second-class second-rate; inferior. 1
- adverb second-class by second-class mail or passenger accommodations: to travel second-class. 1
- noun second-class the class of travel accommodations, as on a train, that are less costly and luxurious than first class but are more costly and luxurious than third class. Compare cabin class. 1
- noun second-class (in the U.S. Postal Service) the class of mail consisting of newspapers and periodicals not sealed against postal inspection. 1
- noun second-class the second of three honors degrees conferred by a British university. 1
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Origin of second-class
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Second-class
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
second-class popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for second-class
adj second-class
- characterless — If you describe something as characterless, you mean that it is dull and uninteresting.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- down-at-heel — of a shabby, run-down appearance; seedy: He is rapidly becoming a down-at-heel drifter and a drunk.
- low rent — Informal. second-rate; bargain-basement.
- low-grade — of an inferior quality, worth, value, etc.: The mine yields low-grade silver ore.
adjective second-class
Antonyms for second-class
adj second-class
adjective second-class
- excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.
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