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runner-up

runner-up

See also: runnerup and runner up

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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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