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comer

'kʌmә3 senses · 9 ms
Level B2
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noun/ˈkʌmɚ/
  1. 1

    One in a race who is catching up to others and shows promise of winning.

  2. 2

    An ambitious person; one who is catching up in some contest and has a likelihood of victory;figuratively

    • This guy is is a real comer.
    • The transition from comer to also-ran can be quick.
  3. 3

    One who arrives.

    • The champ will face all comers.

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