CEFR C1

also-ran

noun

Meaning

A competitor or participant who is not expected to win and performs poorly, especially in a race or competition.

Examples

In the presidential election, the third-party candidate was an also-ran from the start.
She was an also-ran in the talent show, never making it past the initial auditions.

Synonyms: underdog, outsider, loser, competitor

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also-ran (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːlsoʊˌrʌn/

Definition

A competitor or participant who is not expected to win and performs poorly, especially in a race or competition.

Examples

In the presidential election, the third-party candidate was an also-ran from the start.
She was an also-ran in the talent show, never making it past the initial auditions.
The team was considered an also-ran in the league, with little hope of reaching the playoffs.

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