Comer Meaning
/ˈkʌmɚ/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne in a race who is catching up to others and shows promise of winning.
nounAn ambitious person; one who is catching up in some contest and has a likelihood of victory;
Sentence Examples
The comer of the street was busy.
She was a comer in the business world.
The young chess player is a promising comer in the tournament.
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Word Origin & History
From Middle English comere, equivalent to come + -er.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"This guy is is a real comer."
— 1980, Paul Schrader, American Gigolo, spoken by Mrs. Laudner (Frances Bergen):
"The transition from comer to also-ran can be quick."
— 2004 August 9, The New Yorker, page 40:
"Django, then, was not just a comer; he was a cause."
— 2004 December 6, The New Yorker, page 105:
"It was soon apparent that no every day comer was at the door. One servant whispered […] it was the bishop […]"
— 1857, Anthony Trollope, Barchester Towers:
"Sullivan went on an unprecedented barnstorming tour across the country, taking on all comers and offering $1,000 to anyone who stayed four rounds, Queensberry rules."
— 1959 August, American Heritage, volume 10, number 5:
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Every new ____ to the club must sign a membership agreement first.