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Contest
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Simple meaning
What does Contest mean?
A contest is a competition.
Dictionary definition
a competition where people try to win; as a verb, to challenge or question something.
Example sentences
Contest in a sentence
easy
She entered the poster contest.
medium
The spelling contest had three rounds.
hard
The team decided to contest the final call because they thought it was unfair.
Synonyms
Words like Contest
competitionAn event where people try to win.
challengeA contest can be a challenge that tests skill.
Antonyms
Opposite words
practicePractice builds skill but is not usually a contest.
cooperationWorking together instead of competing.
Word family
Contest word family
Base word
contest
noun
contest
A competition.
noun
contests
More than one contest.
verb
contested
Challenged or questioned in the past.
noun
contestant
A person who takes part in a contest.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does contest usually mean?
A contest is an event where people try to win.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to contest?
Competition is another word for a contest.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses contest correctly?
An art contest can have entries from people trying to win.
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