Phrase guide

front runner

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of the most likely winners in a contest, election, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

One who engages in front running.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, finance

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Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Armenian: առաջատար (aṙaǰatar) — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • Danish: favorit — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • Finnish: ennakkosuosikki — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • German: Spitzenreiter — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • German: Favorit — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • German: Spitzenkandidat — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • German: Topkandidat — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • German: Führender — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • Russian: ли́дер (líder) — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • Spanish: favorecido — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • Spanish: candidato adelante — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • Spanish: preferido — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • Swedish: favorit — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.
  • Swedish: huvudkandidat — most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.