afterrider

/ˌæftəˈraɪdər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is behind or follows another in a race or competition

“The afterrider struggled to keep up with the leader in the marathon.”

2. noun

A person or thing that comes after something else, especially in a sequence or order

“The afterrider of the storm brought severe flooding to the coastal town.”

Synonyms

  • follower
  • rear runner

Antonyms

  • leader
  • pioneer