What is second to last?

"Second to last" is a phrase used to refer to the second item or person in a list, series or hierarchy, counting from the end. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, in formal writing, and in various fields such as sports, academics, and business. For example, if there are ten people lined up for an event, the second to last person would be the ninth person from the front, while the last person would be the tenth. Similarly, if there are five candidates for a job interview, the second to last person to be interviewed would be the fourth person, while the last person would be the fifth. The phrase is sometimes shortened to "penultimate" in more formal contexts.