noun
comer
KUHM
Comer (noun) means a person or competitor who is quickly gaining ground and shows real promise. Example: “The rookie quarterback is being talked about as an up-and-comer.”
noun
1
A person or competitor who is quickly gaining ground and shows real promise.
"The rookie quarterback is being talked about as an up-and-comer."
2
Someone who arrives, especially used in the set phrase "all comers."
"The champion agreed to take on all comers at the fair."
How to use comer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often seen in "up-and-comer" (a promising newcomer) or "all comers" (anyone who shows up to compete).
Common pairings
up-and-comer
all comers
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Word forms
- Plural
- comers
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Etymology
From Middle English comere, formed from come plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for comer
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What does “comer” mean?
The word “comer” means a person or competitor who is quickly gaining ground and shows real promise. In plain terms, most often seen in "up-and-comer" (a promising newcomer) or "all comers" (anyone who shows up to compete).
How do you pronounce “comer”?
“Comer” is pronounced KUHM (/ˈkʌmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “comer” in a sentence?
Here is “comer” used in a sentence: “The rookie quarterback is being talked about as an up-and-comer.”
What part of speech is “comer”?
“Comer” is a noun.
Where does the word “comer” come from?
The word “comer” comes from Middle English. From Middle English comere, formed from come plus the agent suffix -er.
How many meanings does “comer” have?
“Comer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or competitor who is quickly gaining ground and shows real promise.
