Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in the running

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.23 in modern English

Syllables
in- the run-ning
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Of a candidate: potential or likely; worthy of consideration.

prep_phrase

Of a competitor or contestant: still eligible and able to win.

Example Sentences

Phrases

in with a shout

Frequently Paired Words

in with a shout

Antonyms

out of the running

Questions

What does in the running mean?
Of a candidate: potential or likely; worthy of consideration.

How to pronounce in the running

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