Antonyms for first-string

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : furst-string

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɜrstˈstrɪŋ

Definition of first-string

As in superior : adj better, greater, higher; excellent
As in top-notch : adj first-rate
As in fine : adj excellent, masterly
As in first : adj highest in importance
As in first-class/first-rate : adj superior, excellent
As in first string : noun group of starting players

Example sentences :

There was no scrimmage until the first-string men had trotted off the field.
Extract from : « Left End Edwards » by Ralph Henry Barbour

On Friday there was only signal work for the subs, but the first-string players and the second held scrimmage as usual.
Extract from : « Center Rush Rowland » by Ralph Henry Barbour

Dont, added the coach, fool yourselves with the idea that if you get in trouble Ill put the first-string men in to pull you out.
Extract from : « Center Rush Rowland » by Ralph Henry Barbour

Hughson and Joe were pitching magnificent ball, but they were the only first-string pitchers that could be absolutely relied on.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe on the Giants » by Lester Chadwick

The first-string men were given easy practice and faced the second for only ten minutes in scrimmage.
Extract from : « Left End Edwards » by Ralph Henry Barbour

On Tuesday the first-string 'varsity men were back at work, with the exception of Benson, whose ankle was in pretty bad condition.
Extract from : « Left End Edwards » by Ralph Henry Barbour

So it went for nearly an hour, the substitutes gradually taking the places of the first-string players.
Extract from : « Left End Edwards » by Ralph Henry Barbour

With three first-string pitchers like Lefty and Jones and Savage, the team would have a fighting chance.
Extract from : « Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager » by Burt L. Standish

She had replaced many of her first-string men, but her captain was still in and so was the quarter-back who had started.
Extract from : « Quarter-Back Bates » by Ralph Henry Barbour

With the exception of Clint at left tackle, the line-up consisted of first-string players.
Extract from : « Left Tackle Thayer » by Ralph Henry Barbour

Synonyms for first-string

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