competition
Translation
competition, contest, rivalry
Examples
There is a lot of competition for jobs.
There is a lot of competition for jobs.
She won the swimming competition.
She won the swimming competition.
Our main competition is that new company.
Our main competition is that new company.
Grammar Patterns
competition ((for sth.)) competition for (sth.) There is fierce competition for the prize.
competition ((between sb./sth.)) competition between (sb./sth.) The competition between the two teams was intense.
competition ((from sb./sth.)) competition from (sb./sth.) We face strong competition from other companies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contest, rivalry, match; Antonyms: cooperation, collaboration
Etymology
From Latin 'competitio', from 'competere' (to strive together).
Memory Tips
The event where people 'compete' is a 'competition'.