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Competition: Definition, Examples, and Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：a contest or rivalry (competition)
competition
/ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
n.
An event where people or teams try to win or be better than others, like a sports game or a singing contest.
a contest or rivalry
➕
/ə ˈkɑːntest ɔːr ˈraɪvəlri/
n.
An organized event where individuals or teams strive to outperform each other to win a prize or recognition.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'competere' (com- 'together' + petere 'to strive'), meaning 'strive together'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'com' (together) + 'petition' (request). Competitors together 'petition' for the same prize.
📖 Example
She was very nervous before the competition, but her piano performance was flawless.
She felt extremely anxious prior to the contest, yet her piano recital was perfect.
🔗 Collocations
fierce competition – A very intense and aggressive rivalry
stiff competition – Strong and difficult opponents
competition winner – The person or team that wins the contest
🔄 Synonyms
contest (n.) – A formal event where people compete for a prize or title
tournament (n.) – A series of contests involving a number of competitors
match (n.) – A game or contest in which two or more people or teams compete
🚫 Antonyms
cooperation (n.) – The process of working together toward a common goal
collaboration (n.) – Joint effort or partnership
🌱 Derivatives
competitive (adj.) – Relating to or characterized by competition
competitor (n.) – A person or entity that takes part in a competition
compete (v.) – To strive against others to win or achieve something
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from Latin 'competere' ('strive together'), 'competition' first implied joint effort, later shifting to rivalry. It is now key in sports, business, and academia.
Meaning 2：rivalry for customers or resources (competition)
competition
/ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
n.
A situation where different people or groups are trying to get the same thing, like customers or a good job.
rivalry for customers or resources
➕
/ˈraɪvəlri fɔːr ˈkʌstəmərz ɔːr rɪˈsɔːrsɪz/
n.
A situation where multiple parties vie for the same limited resource, such as market share, employment, or attention.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
There's a lot of competition among smartphone companies to launch the most innovative features.
Smartphone companies are fiercely vying with each other to introduce the most groundbreaking features.
🔗 Collocations
market competition – Rivalry among businesses for customers and sales
direct competition – Competition between similar products or services targeting the same audience
competitive edge – An advantage that allows a company to outperform its rivals
🔄 Synonyms
rivalry (n.) – Continuous competition between two or more parties
contention (n.) – Disagreement or competition for something
opposition (n.) – The action of competing against or resisting something
🚫 Antonyms
monopoly (n.) – Exclusive control of a product or service by one entity
cooperation (n.) – Working together instead of against each other
🌱 Derivatives
competitive (adj.) – Relating to or characterized by competition
competitor (n.) – A person or entity that takes part in a competition
compete (v.) – To strive against others to win or achieve something
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