Favorite vs. Underdog — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Favorite and Underdog
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Favorite
One that enjoys special favor or regard.
Underdog
An underdog is a person or group in a competition, usually in sports and creative works, who is largely expected to lose. The party, team, or individual expected to win is called the favorite or top dog.
Favorite
One that is trusted, indulged, or preferred above all others, especially by a superior
A favorite of the monarch.
Underdog
One that is expected to lose a contest or struggle, as in sports or politics.
Favorite
A contestant or competitor regarded as most likely to win.
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Underdog
One that is at a disadvantage.
Favorite
Liked or preferred above all others; regarded with special favor.
Underdog
A competitor thought unlikely to win.
Favorite
(American spelling) favourite
Underdog
Somebody at a disadvantage.
Favorite
(American spelling) favourite
Underdog
A high swing wherein the person pushing the swing runs beneath the swing while the person being pushed is at the forward limit of the arc.
Favorite
(American spelling) favourite
Underdog
One at a disadvantage and expected to lose
Favorite
A person or thing regarded with peculiar favor; one treated with partiality; one preferred above others; especially, one unduly loved, trusted, and enriched with favors by a person of high rank or authority.
Committing to a wicked favoriteAll public cares.
Favorite
Short curls dangling over the temples; - fashionable in the reign of Charles II.
Favorite
The competitor (as a horse in a race) that is judged most likely to win; the competitor standing highest in the betting.
Favorite
Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child.
Favorite
Something regarded with special favor or liking;
That book is one of my favorites
Favorite
A special loved one
Favorite
A competitor thought likely to win
Favorite
Appealing to the general public;
A favorite tourist attraction
Favorite
Preferred above all others and treated with partiality;
The favored child
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