Meaning of the word runner-up in English
What does runner-up mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
runner-up
US /ˌrʌn.ərˈʌp/
UK /ˌrʌn.ərˈʌp/
Noun
1.
a competitor or team finishing in second place
Example:
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She was the runner-up in the singing competition.
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The team finished as runners-up in the league.
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