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Contest Meaning: Competition & Dispute Explained (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：competition (contest)
contest
/ˈkɑːn.test/
n., v.
a structured event where people try to win, like a game or race.
competition
➕
/ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
n., v.
A contest is an event in which people compete against each other to win a prize or achieve a goal.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'contestari' (to bear witness), from 'com-' (together) + 'testari' (to witness).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a 'test' where two people 'contest' to see who is best in a friendly or legal battle.
📖 Example
She trained for months to win the singing contest at her school.
She trained for months to win the singing contest at her school.
🔗 Collocations
win a contest – to be the best in a competition
enter a contest – to participate in a competition
contest judge – a person who decides the outcome of a competition
🔄 Synonyms
competition (n.) – An event where individuals or teams try to outperform each other.
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 to achieve a common goal.
🌱 Derivatives
contestant (n.) – A person who takes part in a contest.
contested (adj.) – Disputed or challenged; not agreed upon.
contesting (adj.) – Engaged in a dispute or competition.
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'contestari', meaning to call a witness. In ancient Rome, legal disputes required witnesses. Over time, the word evolved to refer to any formal competition or challenge.
Meaning 2：dispute (contest)
contest
/ˈkɑːn.test/
n., v.
to say you don't agree with something and argue about it, especially a result or decision.
dispute
➕
/dɪˈspjuːt/
n., v.
To contest something means to formally oppose or challenge it, especially a decision, result, or statement.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The athlete decided to contest the referee's decision, believing it was unfair.
The athlete decided to contest the referee's decision, believing it was unfair.
🔗 Collocations
contest a decision – to formally challenge an official ruling
contest a result – to dispute the outcome of an event
contest an election – to compete or challenge in an electoral race
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
contestant (n.) – A person who takes part in a contest.
contested (adj.) – Disputed or challenged; not agreed upon.
contesting (adj.) – Engaged in a dispute or competition.
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