Definitions

runner-up

[ruhn-er-uhp] / ˈrʌn ərˈʌp /

ADJECTIVE

second

Synonyms

STRONG

alternative double duplicate extra following further inferior lower place repeated reproduction secondary succeeding supporting twin

WEAK

additional another lesser next in order other subsequent unimportant

Antonyms

STRONG

first-class first-rate important superior

NOUN

second

Synonyms

STRONGEST

double

STRONG

assistant backer exponent helper placer proponent reproduction supporter twin

Antonyms

STRONG

opponent

Example Sentences

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Then, in Robertson's final season as a coach in 2010, Villa finished runners-up in the League Cup final.

From BBC

By the competition’s end, winner, runner-up and the rest have all been enriched by the experience—and so, not incidentally, has the audience.

From The Wall Street Journal

Open, and finished runner-up at Wimbledon to his only true rival, Jannik Sinner.

From The Wall Street Journal

Spain's national team are currently the world champions and European runners-up.

From BBC

At the age of 70 - and at the same Lakeside venue where he hit his famous nine-darter in January 1990 - he ended as runner-up.

From BBC

runner-up

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