second-string
Adjective: 1. Being a replacement or substitute for a regular member of a team: Describes a player who is not part of the starting lineup or primary group, but is available to play if needed. 2. Of secondary quality or importance; not primary or first-rate: Used more broadly to describe a person or thing that is a backup or less important option.
The adjective "second-string" is used attributively (before a noun) to describe a substitute player or a secondary option. It often implies a lower level of skill, experience, or importance compared to the "first-string" or primary choice. * The second-string quarterback entered the game after the starter was injured. * She was the second-string reporter on the political beat.
- The coach decided to give the second-string players some experience in the final quarter.
- For this important project, we cannot rely on second-string talent; we need our best people.
- He spent most of the season as a second-string defender, waiting for his chance to start.
- The concept can be extended metaphorically beyond sports to any situation involving primary and backup options.
- In the corporate hierarchy, he felt like a second-string executive, never included in the key decision-making meetings.
- Second-stringer (noun): A player who is a substitute or backup.
- The second-stringer performed admirably when called upon.
- Substitute
- Backup
- Reserve
- Secondary
- Alternate
- First-string
- Starting
- Primary
- First-rate
- Key
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being a replacement or substitute for a regular member of a team
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a second-string pitcher
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