noun
comer
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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
Word Forms
comers plural
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Etymology
From Middle English comere, formed from come plus the agent suffix -er.