also-ran

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Phonetic Respelling: [ awl-soh-ran ]

Definition: Play

n. 1 a contestant who fails to win or to place among the first three finishers; 2 a person who loses a contest or election or other competition.

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Even though the candidate spent millions of dollars he finished as an also-ran.

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Even though the candidate spent millions of dollars he finished as an also-ran.

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Synonyms: Play

loser; unsuccessful challenger; unsuccessful candidate

Antonyms: Play

winner

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