second fiddle
A fiddle part in harmony to the first fiddle.
The second fiddle on that tune is almost as hard as the first fiddle.
second
UK /ˈsɛk.ənd/ US /ˈsɛk.ənd/
noun 11verb 7adj 3adv 2
Definitions
adj
1
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
He lives on Second Street.
The second volume in "The Lord of the Rings" series is called "The Two Towers".
2
Next to the first in value, power, excellence, dignity, or rank; secondary; subordinate; inferior.
May the day when we become the second people upon earth […] be the day of our utter extirpation!
3
Being of the same kind as one that has preceded; another.
Residents of Texas prepared for Hurricane Harvey, which would in some ways turn out to become the second Hurricane Katrina.
A Daniel ſtill ſay I, a ſecond Daniel,[…]
adv
1
After the first; at the second rank.
Saturn is the second largest planet in the solar system.
2
After the first occurrence but before the third.
He is batting second today.
noun
1
Something that is number two in a series.
2
Something that is next in rank, quality, precedence, position, status, or authority.
3
The place that is next below or after first in a race or contest.
4
A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
They were discounted because they contained blemishes, nicks or were otherwise factory seconds.
5
An additional helping of food.
That was good barbecue. I hope I can get seconds.
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