next-to-last
/ˈnɛkst tə læst/
next · to · last
ˈnɛkst · tə · læst
English Definition
adj. second to the last
Significado en Español
penúltimo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gần cuối, áp chót
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Example Sentence
She finished next-to-last in the race.
她在比赛中获得了倒数第二名。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “next-to-last”:
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A
penultimate
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B
first
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C
initial
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D
foremost
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A — penultimate.
“next-to-last” means adj. second to the last
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The hero cleverly escapes in the ______ chapter, just before the very end.
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next-to-last
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B
first
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C
opening
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D
middle
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A — next-to-last.
“next-to-last” means adj. second to the last
Common questions about “next-to-last”
What does “next-to-last” mean?
next-to-last — adj. second to the last. In Chinese: 倒数第二的.
How do you pronounce “next-to-last”?
next-to-last is pronounced /ˈnɛkst tə læst/. It breaks into 3 syllables: next · to · last.
How do you use “next-to-last” in a sentence?
She finished next-to-last in the race. (她在比赛中获得了倒数第二名。)
What are synonyms for “next-to-last”?
penultimate, second-to-last — all close in meaning to next-to-last (adj. second to the last).
Is “next-to-last” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. next-to-last appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
