runner-up

See also: runnerup and runner up

English

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Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/

Noun

runner-up (plural runners-up or runner-ups)

  1. The person who finishes second, or in any position after the first.
    Remember, if the winner can not complete the duties, the runner-up will take over.
  2. Second favorite.

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