The Opposite(Antonym) of “longshot”
The antonyms of longshot are favorite and sure thing. The antonyms favorite and sure thing convey a sense of certainty or high probability, while longshot implies a low probability or chance of success.
Explore all Antonyms of “longshot”
- favorite
- sure thing
Definitions and Examples of favorite, sure thing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person or thing that is preferred or favored over others.
Example
The horse was the favorite to win the race, with odds of 2-1 in its favor.
Example
Her favorite color was blue, and she always wore something blue.
Key Differences: favorite vs sure thing
- 1Favorite is a person or thing that is preferred or favored over others, while longshot implies a low probability of success.
- 2Sure thing is something that is certain or highly probable to happen or succeed, while longshot implies a low probability of success.
Effective Usage of favorite, sure thing
- 1Sports Betting: Use longshot to describe a team or player with low odds of winning, and favorite to describe a team or player with high odds of winning.
- 2Preferences: Use favorite to describe a person or thing that is preferred over others, and longshot to describe a person or thing with a low probability of success.
- 3Certainty: Use sure thing to describe something that is certain or highly probable to happen or succeed.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Favorite conveys preference or high approval, sure thing denotes certainty or high probability, and longshot implies a low probability of success. Use these words in sports betting, to describe preferences, or to express certainty or uncertainty.
