Competition
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Competition is a noun meaning (uncountable) The action of competing.
Meaning
(uncountable) The action of competing.
More Meanings
- (countable) A contest for a prize or award.
- (uncountable, collectively) The competitors in such a contest.
Example Sentences
The competition for this job is strong.
The newspaper is featuring a competition to win a car.
The new stain remover was ten times more effective than the competition.
Japanese retail stores have strove to, and have succeeded in, fulfilling these severe demands, and in doing so, have constantly had to innovate both technologically and institutionally in order to keep up with the competition.
Word Forms
- competitions
Synonyms for competition
Depending on context, synonyms include contention, contest, contender, rival, competitor, rivalry.
Antonyms for competition
Common opposites include cooperation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include challenger, contender, competitor, rival, rivalry, contention.
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