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Meaning of runner-up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

runner-up

Pronunciation:/ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp//ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/

noun

Definitions

  1. The person who finishes second, or in any position after the first.

    Example: Remember, if the winner can not complete the duties, the runner-up will take over.

  2. Second favorite.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/runner-up

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