Antonyms for second-string


Grammar : Adj, noun


Definition of second-string

  • As in inferior : adj less in rank, importance
  • As in junior : adj subordinate, younger
  • As in lesser : adj inferior, secondary
  • As in lower : adj under, inferior
  • As in minor : adj insignificant, small
  • As in small-time : adj minor
  • As in subordinate : adj lesser, supplementary
  • As in minor-league : adj minor
  • As in smalltime : adj minor
  • As in second string : noun group of substitute players
Example sentences :
  • Driscolls firm for starting with a second-string line, but I dont like it.
  • Extract from : « Full-Back Foster » by Ralph Henry Barbour
  • Any second-string fellow that looks as if he was being held back?
  • Extract from : « Quarter-Back Bates » by Ralph Henry Barbour
  • I suppose Driscoll wants to bring him around for second-string man.
  • Extract from : « Center Rush Rowland » by Ralph Henry Barbour
  • Nor was it the second-string outfit of the Moguls that would come.
  • Extract from : « Local Color » by Irvin S. Cobb
  • He took me from a second-string team and gave me a chance to make good on the Giants.
  • Extract from : « Baseball Joe Around the World » by Lester Chadwick

Synonyms for second-string

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