second place
Almost the winner
Second place is the position of finishing behind only one competitor—the runner-up.
It carries an ambivalent reputation: respectable but often remembered as falling short of victory.
She took second place in the spelling bee.
The phrase can suggest near-success or notable failure depending on context: Second place is the first loser.
- runner-upCompetition's silver finisher
- silver medalRunner-up's award
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- first loserWho came second
almost · loser · podium · medal · consolation · honorable mention · bridesmaid · close · competition · finalist · vice · backup · alternate · reserve · understudy · shadow · near-miss · beaten
- competitioncompete, competitor, contender, winner, sports
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
- game statsscore attack, top score, average score, kill count, death count
- Medal Ceremonypodium, gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal, national anthem
- Olympic resultsgold medal, silver medal, bronze medal, medal tally, medal count
- podium finishgold medal, silver medal, bronze medal, top three, podium position
second placefirst place
Winning position
gold medal · winner · champion · victory · top spot
second placefirst place
Winning position
winning · triumph · ultimate victory · glory · dominance
second, place, seconds, secondly, seconded, seconding, places, placed, placing