Favorite vs. Underdog

Favorite vs. Underdog — Is There a Difference?
ADVERTISEMENT

Difference Between Favorite and Underdog

Favoriteadjective

Preferred; liked more than any other

That is my favorite flavor of ice cream. I'd eat it daily if I could.

Underdognoun

A competitor thought unlikely to win.

Favoritenoun

Preferred one, one with special favor

The teacher's favorite always went first.

Underdognoun

Somebody at a disadvantage.

Favoritenoun

Expected or most probable to win.

He's the favorite, he'll probably be elected.

Underdognoun

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.

ADVERTISEMENT

Favoritenoun

(internet) A bookmark in a web browser.

Underdognoun

one at a disadvantage and expected to lose

Favoriteverb

alternative form of favor

Favoriteverb

(Internet) To bookmark.

Favoriteverb

(Internet) To add to one's list of favorites on a website that allows users to compile such lists.

Favoritenoun

something regarded with special favor or liking;

that book is one of my favorites
ADVERTISEMENT

Favoritenoun

a special loved one

Favoritenoun

a competitor thought likely to win

Favoriteadjective

appealing to the general public;

a favorite tourist attraction

Favoriteadjective

preferred above all others and treated with partiality;

the favored child