Underdog Terminology

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word used to indicate a noun and to specify its application

• Without proper preparation, the team will have the ghost of a chance at winning the competition.
• If you don't study for the exam, you'll have the ghost of a chance of passing.
• They don't have the ghost of a chance against that team.
• In a world dominated by big corporations, small businesses often have the ghost of a chance to succeed.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Against all odds, the small startup company managed to secure a major investment from a large corporation.
• Against all odds, we actually made it to the concert on time despite all the traffic.
• Against all odds, my team pulled off a major win in the final seconds of the game.
• Against all odds, she fought through her illness and came out stronger on the other side.