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Grade 8
(pe-nul-ti-mate) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. second to last in a series or sequence.

Example Sentence

The penultimate chapter of the book was my favorite part.

More Example Sentences

She finished the penultimate race in first place.

Synonyms

next to last; second last

Antonyms

ultimate; last

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