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second to none — better than all others; the best

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: better than all others; the best

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsekənd tu nʌn/

Example Sentences

  • My mom's nagging skills are second to none - she can find fault with anything!
  • The company's customer service is second to none.
  • His ability to sleep through alarms is second to none.

second to none

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈsekənd tu nʌn/]

better than all others; the best

a confident chef proudly presents an elaborately decorated gourmet dish while other chefs look on in admiration. The winning dish sparkles with perfect garnishes and artistic plating that outshines all others. Meanwhile, other competing chefs at nearby stations pause their work to stare at the exceptional creation. Their own dishes appear simple and ordinary in comparison to the masterwork. Several judges approach with expressions of awe and delight toward the superior dish. One judge raises a golden trophy toward the victorious chef. someone whose skills are better than all others and truly the best
💡 Concept

a confident chef proudly presents an elaborately decorated gourmet dish while other chefs look on in admiration. The winning dish sparkles with perfect garnishes and artistic plating that outshines all others. Meanwhile, other competing chefs at nearby stations pause their work to stare at the exceptional creation. Their own dishes appear simple and ordinary in comparison to the masterwork. Several judges approach with expressions of awe and delight toward the superior dish. One judge raises a golden trophy toward the victorious chef. someone whose skills are better than all others and truly the best

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsekənd tu nʌn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsekənd tu nʌn/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

funsunrundone
fun
sun
run
done

🔗Collocations

quality second to none
service second to none
skills second to none
reputation second to none
performance second to none

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My mom's nagging skills are second to none - she can find fault with anything!”

“The company's customer service is second to none.”

😄 Fun example

“His ability to sleep through alarms is second to none.”

“This restaurant's pizza is second to none in the city.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

unmatchedunparalleledunrivaledsupremeoutstanding

Antonyms

mediocreinferiorsubstandard

Related

top-notchfirst-classworld-classexcellent

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