second-to-last
/ˈsɛkənd tə læst/
sec · ond · to · last
ˈsɛk · ənd · tə · læst
English Definition
adj. the one before the last in a sequence
Significado en Español
penúltimo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thứ hai từ dưới lên
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “second-to-last”:
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A
penultimate
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B
initial
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C
final
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D
foremost
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A — penultimate.
“second-to-last” means adj. the one before the last in a sequence
Common questions about “second-to-last”
What does “second-to-last” mean?
second-to-last — adj. the one before the last in a sequence. In Chinese: 倒数第二.
How do you pronounce “second-to-last”?
second-to-last is pronounced /ˈsɛkənd tə læst/. It breaks into 4 syllables: sec · ond · to · last.
Is “second-to-last” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. second-to-last appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
