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front-runnera person or thing that is leading in a race or competition

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person or thing that is leading in a race or competition

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrʌnt ˌrʌnər/

Korean meaning: 경주나 경쟁에서 선두를 달리는 사람이나 것

Korean pronunciation: **프런**트 **러**너

Example Sentences

  • The company went from startup to front-runner faster than you can say 'unicorn'.
  • As the front-runner in the mayoral election, he had to be careful not to trip over his own campaign promises.
  • Tesla emerged as the front-runner in electric vehicle technology.

front-runner

NOUN

//ˈfrʌnt ˌrʌnər//

a person or thing that is leading in a race or competition

front-runner concept
💡 Concept

a person or thing that is leading in a race or competition

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfrʌnt ˌrʌnər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfrʌnt ˌrʌnə/

🌳Etymology

Rootfront
Suffix-runner

Origin

마라톤이나 경주에서 맨 앞에서 달리는 주자를 의미하던 말이 정치나 비즈니스 분야로 확장되어 '선두 주자'를 뜻하게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

fun runnergun runner
fun runner
gun runner

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📝Examples

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The company went from startup to front-runner faster than you can say 'unicorn'.

😄 Fun example

As the front-runner in the mayoral election, he had to be careful not to trip over his own campaign promises.

Tesla emerged as the front-runner in electric vehicle technology.

Despite being the front-runner, she remained humble about her chances of winning.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

leaderfrontrunnerpacesettertop candidatefavorite

Antonyms

underdogdark horsetrailing candidate

Related

candidatecompetitorleaderraceelectioncontest