Pronunciation

/kəmˈpi:t/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of competing or the state of being in competition: The race was a fierce competition between the two teams.
2. A contest or rivalry: She entered the competition to showcase her talent.

Verb

1. To engage in a contest or rivalry, usually for a prize or honor: He will compete in the marathon next month.
2. To vie with (another) in a particular field or activity: They compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.

Adjective

1. Designed for or involving competition: A competitive sports event.
2. Having the quality of striving to be better than others: His competitive nature drove him to excel.

Adverb

1. In a competitive manner: She competes fiercely in every game.

Phrases

• “Compete against” implies rivalry or opposition: Teams will compete against each other in the championship.
• “Compete in” specifies the context of the competition: Students compete in the science fair.
• “Competitive edge” refers to a superiority in a contest: She had a competitive edge over her opponents.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company organized a friendly competition among its employees.”
• Verb: “After months of hard training, he’ll finally compete in the marathon.”
• Adjective: “The new technology gives our company a competitive advantage.”
• Adverb: “He always competes vigorously in the annual charity auction.”

Synonyms

• Contest
• Rivalry
• Battle
• Struggle
• Duel
• Go head-to-head
• Engage in strife