/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/
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Meaning
An event in which people try to win by being the best; also the act of trying to win.
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Word origin
From Latin competere, "to strive together", from com- (together) and petere (to seek).
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- competere
- English cognates
- compete, appetite
Grammar
Examples
singing .
A "competition" has winners and losers.
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Here "competition" is the event itself.
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Here "competition" means many people trying to get the same thing.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 3: competition, reporter, mirror and 7 more words.