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Our class will compete in a relay race.
What does Compete mean?
To try to win against others in a game or contest.
Dictionary definition
To take part in a contest against others to see who performs best.
Example sentences
Compete in a sentence
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Two teams compete for the final spot.
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The passage explained that friends can compete fairly and still cheer for each other.
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Practice 1
What does compete mean?
Compete means to take part in a contest against others to see who performs best.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to compete?
Contest is close in meaning to compete in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to compete?
Cooperate gives a useful opposite or contrast to compete.
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WordCompete.
Partverb.
MeaningCompete means To try to win against others in a game or contest.
ExampleExample: Our class will compete in a relay race.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kum · peet
- Strongest beat
- peet
- Ending
- peet
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on peet.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
cooperateWork together instead of competing.
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Word family
Compete word family
Base word
compete
verb
compete
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Hint for students
To compete means to try to win or do better than others in a contest or activity.
Common mix-up
Compete is not the same as compare. Competing means trying to win; comparing means noticing how things are alike or different.
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Write one sentence that shows compete without using the word compete. Example: Four runners raced to see who could reach the finish line first. Clue words: runners raced, finish line first Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show people or groups trying to win?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Teams will compete to see who can build the strongest bridge." Why does compete fit better than cooperate?
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