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Synonyms of top dog

6 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for top dog is favourite. Other synonyms of top dog are favorite. The opposite of top dog is underdog.

Synonyms and similar words for top dog

nounIn a competition, the one expected to win.

  • good betSynonym of safe bet, sure bet, fair bet.
  • favoriteA surname.
  • favouriteA person who is preferred or trusted above all others.
  • sure betSynonym of safe bet, good bet, fair bet.
  • safe betSomething that is almost certainly true.
  • top catSynonym of top dog.

Opposite of top dog

nounThe boss, the leader (of the pack).

  • bottom dogAn underdog (someone at a disadvantage).

nounIn a competition, the one expected to win.

Meaning of top dog

  1. noun The boss, the leader (of the pack).
  2. noun In a competition, the one expected to win.

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Questions about synonyms of top dog

What is another word for top dog?
Top dog has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as favourite and favorite.
What is the opposite of top dog?
The opposite of top dog is underdog.
What does top dog mean?
Top dog means the boss, the leader (of the pack).

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