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A runner up (refers to a word) #1 (permalink) Thu Sep 16, 2004 10:29 am   A runner up (refers to a word)		  
Hi,
What means a runner up (refers to a word)? I only find in a dictionary that to run up is to climb
Thank you,
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Runner up #2 (permalink) Thu Sep 16, 2004 12:17 pm   Runner up		  
Hi,

This word means someone who comes second in a race or competition - not far behind the winner/leader.

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