third best
The phrase "third best" is used to describe something that ranks just below the first and second in terms of quality or performance.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Ranking immediately after the first and second in terms of quality, performance, or preference.
Example
- She was awarded the third best in the competition.
- The city is ranked as the third best place to live.
C1Economics
(technical)A condition or solution that ranks third in terms of optimality or efficiency compared to others.
Example
- In a third best scenario, the market solution is less efficient than the first and second best options.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "third best":
second bestthird placenumber threefirst bestnumber twothird stringthird classtop tiersecond to nonethird year