the next best thing



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the next best thing

Something that is as good a substitute as possible for that which is really desired or best suited. My walking shoes have a hole in them, so I've been using the next best thing—my hiking boots. I'm really craving some chocolate cake, but I guess this candy bar is the next best thing.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Edmaoed-MAWLimburgish
KristaKRIS-tah (German), KRIS-tə (English), KREES-tah (Finnish)German, English, Finnish
Baldarich-Ancient Germanic
LinwoodLIN-wuwdEnglish
Iakopa-Hawaiian
Shepard['ʃepəd]