contest
Translation
contest, competition
Examples
She won the beauty contest.
She won the beauty contest.
It was a close contest between the two teams.
It was a close contest between the two teams.
Grammar Patterns
a contest for (sth.) a competition to win (sth.) It's a contest for the best singer.
a contest between (sb.) and (sb.) a competition involving two or more people The contest between the rivals was intense.
Similar Words
Synonyms: competition, match, tournament, game
Etymology
From Latin 'contestari', meaning 'to call to witness', from 'con-' (together) + 'testis' (witness).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'con' (group) of people being put to the 'test' against each other.