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NECK AND NECK

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does neck and neck mean? 

NECK AND NECK (adjective)
  The adjective NECK AND NECK has 1 sense:

1. inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competitionplay

  Familiarity information: NECK AND NECK used as an adjective is very rare.


NECK AND NECK (adverb)
  The adverb NECK AND NECK has 1 sense:

1. even or close in a race or competition or comparisonplay

  Familiarity information: NECK AND NECK used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


NECK AND NECK (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition

Synonyms:

head-to-head; neck and neck; nip and tuck

Context example:

the election was a nip and tuck affair

Similar:

inconclusive (not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question)


NECK AND NECK (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Even or close in a race or competition or comparison

Synonyms:

head-to-head; neck and neck; nip and tuck

Context example:

he won nip and tuck

Pertainym:

neck and neck (inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition)


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