Antonyms for second-string

Grammar : Adj, noun

Definition of second-string

As in inferior : adj less in rank, importance
As in junior : adj subordinate, younger
As in lesser : adj inferior, secondary
As in lower : adj under, inferior
As in minor : adj insignificant, small
As in small-time : adj minor
As in subordinate : adj lesser, supplementary
As in minor-league : adj minor
As in smalltime : adj minor
As in second string : noun group of substitute players

Example sentences :

Driscolls firm for starting with a second-string line, but I dont like it.
Extract from : « Full-Back Foster » by Ralph Henry Barbour

Any second-string fellow that looks as if he was being held back?
Extract from : « Quarter-Back Bates » by Ralph Henry Barbour

I suppose Driscoll wants to bring him around for second-string man.
Extract from : « Center Rush Rowland » by Ralph Henry Barbour

Nor was it the second-string outfit of the Moguls that would come.
Extract from : « Local Color » by Irvin S. Cobb

He took me from a second-string team and gave me a chance to make good on the Giants.
Extract from : « Baseball Joe Around the World » by Lester Chadwick

Synonyms for second-string

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