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The singing competition starts at noon.
What does Competition mean?
An event where people try to win.
Dictionary definition
An event where people or teams try to win by doing better than others.
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Competition in a sentence
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Our team joined a school competition.
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In the article, the competition tested teamwork as much as speed.
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What does competition mean?
Competition means an event where people or teams try to win by doing better than others.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to competition?
Contest is close in meaning to competition in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to competition?
Cooperation gives a useful opposite or contrast to competition.
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kom · puh · tish · un · strongest beat: tish
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WordCompetition.
Partnoun.
MeaningCompetition means An event where people try to win.
ExampleExample: The singing competition starts at noon.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kom · puh · tish · un
- Strongest beat
- tish
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tish.
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Synonyms
Words like Competition
contestOrganized event to compare performance.
matchSingle game or contest round.
tournamentSeries of connected contests.
Antonyms
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cooperationWorking together rather than competing.
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