competition
Translation
competition, contest, rivalry
Examples
She won the singing competition.
She won the singing competition.
There is a lot of competition for jobs.
There is a lot of competition for jobs.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the competition)) (as a countable noun) a contest She entered a photography competition.
((competition for sth.)) (as an uncountable noun) rivalry for sth. There is fierce competition for the prize.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contest, match, rivalry; Antonyms: cooperation, collaboration
Etymology
From Latin 'competere' (to strive together), from 'com-' (together) + 'petere' (to seek, to strive for).
Memory Tips
Imagine a situation where people 'compete' by making a 'petition' to be the best. That's a competition.