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penultimate vs next-to-last

next-to-last vs penultimate

penultimate is a noun but next-to-last is not a noun.

penultimate and next-to-last both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penultimate Yes Yes No No
next-to-last No Yes No No
As adjectives, penultimate and next-to-last are synonyms defined as:
  • penultimate and next-to-last: second last
penultimate (noun) next-to-last (noun)
the next to last syllable in a word
penultimate (adjective) next-to-last (adjective)
second last used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college
second last
Difference between penultimate and next-to-last

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