also-ran

al·so-ran

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [awl-soh ran]
- /ˈɔl soʊ ræn/
- /ˈɔːl.səʊ.ræn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awl-soh ran]
- /ˈɔl soʊ ræn/

Definitions of also-ran word

countable noun also-ran If you describe someone as an also-ran, you mean that they have been or are likely to be unsuccessful in a contest. 3
noun also-ran a contestant, horse, etc, failing to finish among the first three in a race 3
noun also-ran an unsuccessful person; loser or nonentity 3
noun also-ran a horse that fails to finish first, second, or third in a race 3
noun also-ran any loser in any competition 3
noun also-ran Sports. (in a race) a contestant who fails to win or to place among the first three finishers. an athlete or team whose performance in competition is rarely, if ever, a winning or near-winning one. 1

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Origin of also-ran

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Also-ran

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Also-ran

also-ran popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for also-ran

noun also-ran

loser — a person, team, nation, etc., that loses: The visiting team was the loser in the series.
failure — an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: His effort ended in failure. The campaign was a failure.
nonstarter — an issue, plan, etc., that does not get or deserve to get under way.

All 3 Synonyms of also-ran

Antonyms for also-ran

noun also-ran

finalist — a person entitled to participate in the final or decisive contest in a series, as in musical or athletic competition.
qualifier — a person or thing that qualifies.

All 2 Antonyms of also-ran

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Synonyms for also-ran

noun also-ran

Antonyms for also-ran

noun also-ran

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