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- [sek-uh nd reyt]
- /ˈsɛk ənd reɪt/
- /ˈsekənd reɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sek-uh nd reyt]
- /ˈsɛk ənd reɪt/
Definitions of second-rate word
- adjective second-rate of lesser or minor quality, importance, or the like: a second-rate poet. 1
- adjective second-rate inferior; mediocre: a second-rate performance. 1
- adjective second-rate not the best, inferior 1
- adjective second-rate If you describe something as second-rate, you mean that it is of poor quality. 0
- adjective second-rate not of the highest quality; mediocre 0
- adjective second-rate second in importance, etc 0
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Origin of second-rate
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70
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Parts of speech for Second-rate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
second-rate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for second-rate
adj second-rate
- catchpenny — designed to have instant appeal, esp in order to sell quickly and easily without regard for quality
- characterless — If you describe something as characterless, you mean that it is dull and uninteresting.
- cheap — Goods or services that are cheap cost less money than usual or than you expected.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- cruddy — dirty or unpleasant
adjective second-rate
- declasse — having lost social standing or status
- disappointing — failing to fulfill one's hopes or expectations: a disappointing movie; a disappointing marriage.
- downmarket — Toward or relating to the cheaper or less prestigious sector of the market.
- downscale — located at, moving toward, or of or for the middle or lower end of a social or economic scale: The discount store caters mainly to downscale customers.
- inferior — lower in station, rank, degree, or grade (often followed by to): a rank inferior to colonel.
Antonyms for second-rate
adj second-rate
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
- apical — of, at, or being the apex
adjective second-rate
- centrefold — A centrefold is a picture that covers the two central pages of a magazine, especially a photograph of a naked or partly naked woman.
- elite — A group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or category, esp. because of their power, talent, or wealth.
- excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.
- exquisite — Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.
- fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
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