Synonyms and antonyms of Words used to describe positions in a competition in British Thesaurus

against (preposition)

used for stating who or what you are trying to defeat in a game, race, or fight

by a neck ()

a competition that is won by a neck is won by a very small distance

clear (adjective)

winning by a particular distance or number of points in a race or competition

close (adjective)

won or settled by only a few points, votes etc

close-run (adjective)

British won or settled by only a few points, votes etc

competing (adjective)

competing teams or organizations are all trying to win a competition

equal (adjective)

an equal game, fight, election, or competition is between people or groups that have the same ability

in competition with ()

in a situation in which you are trying to get something that other people also want

in front ()

winning a competition, game, or election that is not yet finished

level (adjective)

equal in a competition

no contest ()

used for emphasizing that it is obvious who will win in a situation where different people, companies, teams etc are competing

on an equal footing ()

with the same rights and conditions as someone you are competing with

on the run ()

in a weak position in an argument, competition etc

out (adverb)

used for saying that someone is not allowed to continue taking part in a competition or series of games, especially because they have been defeated

out in front ()

winning a competition, game, or election that is not yet finished by a fairly large amount

position (noun)

the place that someone or something has in a list or competition

unopposed (adjective)

if someone does something unopposed, no one competes against them or tries to stop them

versus (preposition)

used for showing that two people, groups, or teams are competing against each other in a sports event or a court case

victorious (adjective)

having won a competition or battle

with (preposition)

used for showing who you compete, fight, or argue against