Bahasa Melayu

also

Bahasa Melayu

English

also-ran, unsuccessful competitor

A person or runner who does not finish in one of the top places.

Examples

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  1. Peserta itu menjadi also kerana dia tidak berjaya masuk tiga tempat teratas.

    That participant became an also-ran because he did not manage to get into the top three places.

  2. Dalam perlumbaan itu, beberapa orang peserta pulang sebagai also.

    In the race, several participants went home as also-rans.

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What does “also-ran” mean in Malay?

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orang yang gagal dapat tempat pertama hingga ketiga

It refers to a competitor who does not place in the top three.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.