áp chót
Definition
- Adjective:
- Penultimate: Directly describing the position of being second from the last in a sequence, series, or list. It is a formal term often used in linguistics, competitions, or ordered events.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy về đích ở vị trí áp chót. (He finished in the penultimate position.)
- Âm tiết áp chót trong từ này được nhấn mạnh. (The penultimate syllable in this word is stressed.)
- Tập áp chót của bộ phim rất hồi hộp. (The penultimate episode of the series is very suspenseful.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal or technical contexts to precisely denote the second-to-last item, avoiding ambiguity.
- Trong cuộc họp, điểm nghị sự áp chót thường gây tranh luận nhiều nhất. (In the meeting, the penultimate agenda item is often the most debated.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cuối cùng (adj): Last, final. The word that follows "áp chót".
- Áp cuối (adj): A less common synonym for "áp chót", also meaning penultimate.
Synonyms
- Second-to-last: The most common and direct synonym in everyday English.
- Next-to-last: Equivalent in meaning to "second-to-last".
Notes
- "Áp chót" is a compound word formed from "áp" (to be close/near) and "chót" (last). It is used exclusively as an adjective.
- There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this word due to its precise, technical meaning.