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second–rate
adjective sec·ond–rate \ˌse-kən(d)-ˈrāt\
: not very good : of ordinary or inferior quality
Full Definition of SECOND-RATE
: of second or inferior quality or value : mediocre <a second–rate restaurant>
— sec·ond–rate·ness noun
— sec·ond–rat·er \-ˈrā-tər\ noun
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First Known Use of SECOND-RATE
1669
Related to SECOND-RATE
- Synonyms
- common, fair, indifferent, medium, middling, ordinary, passable, run-of-the-mill, run-of-the-mine (or run-of-mine), second-class, second-rate, so-so
SECOND-RATE Defined for Kids
second–rate
adjective sec·ond–rate \ˌse-kənd-ˈrāt\
Definition of SECOND-RATE for Kids
: of ordinary or second quality or value <She buys second-rate clothing.>
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