dark horse vs candidate
candidate vs dark horsedark horse and candidate both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dark horse | Yes | No | No | No |
| candidate | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
candidate is a hypernym of
dark horse; that is, candidate is a
word with a broader meaning than dark horse:
- dark horse: a political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly
- candidate: a politician who is running for public office
Other hypernyms of dark horse include
campaigner, nominee.
| dark horse (noun) | candidate (noun) |
|---|---|
| a racehorse about which little is known | someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) |
| a political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly | a politician who is running for public office |
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