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- pronunciation:
- kam
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the process or act of competing.
Athletics is particularly appealing for those who enjoy competition.Competition for jobs in the film industry can be fierce.Their daughter and our son are in competition for first place.
- synonyms:
- contention, rivalry
- similar words:
- challenge, clash, conflict, one-upmanship, opposition, race, strife, struggle, war
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| definition 2: |
a specific instance of competing, such as a contest or game.
The diving competition will be held tomorrow.
- synonyms:
- bout, contest, game, match, meet, sport
- similar words:
- battle, event, fight, one-on-one, race, rivalry, run, tournament, tourney
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| definition 3: |
the person or persons against whom one competes (prec. by "the").
How is the competition preparing for the race?- synonyms:
- adversary, antagonist, competitor, contestant, opponent, opposition, rival
- similar words:
- challenger, foe
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| definition 4: |
the striving of business firms against one another to secure trade.
Competition should bring prices down for consumers.- similar words:
- free enterprise, laissez faire
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| related words: |
antagonism, campaign, capitalism, contest, debate, game, open |
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