Also Ran

Synonyms of also ran

• loser
• underdog
• runner-up

Antonyms of also ran

• champion
• winner
• victor

Collocations of also ran

loser

Frequency: 70 %

He was just another also ran, a loser in the race for the promotion.

second place

Frequency: 60 %

She finished as an also ran, coming in second place in the competition.

unsuccessful

Frequency: 50 %

The company's new product was an also ran, ultimately unsuccessful in the market.

underdog

Frequency: 45 %

The team was considered an also ran, but they surprised everyone by winning the championship.

struggler

Frequency: 40 %

He was labeled as an also ran, a struggler in his attempts to succeed.

Idiomatic Expressions for also ran

• Phrase: just an also-ran
  Meaning: someone or something that is not considered important or significant
  Usage: The company was once a major player in the industry, but now it's just an also-ran.