Definitions

competition

[kom-pi-tish-uhn] / ˌkɒm pɪˈtɪʃ ən /

NOUN

contest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

championship clash event fight game match meeting race rivalry sport struggle tournament trial

STRONG

antagonism bout candidacy contention controversy counteraction emulation encounter engagement jungle matchup opposition puzzle quiz racing run strife striving tilt tug-of-war warfare

WEAK

athletic event concours do-or-die dog-eat-dog go for it go for the gold horse race one-on-one one-upping pairing off rat race

Antonyms

STRONGEST

peace

STRONG

accord agreement harmony surrender sympathy

Example Sentences

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Competition has long been one of evolution's most important drivers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Competition plus new technology means that token price declines will return as the norm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Competition inside China has also sped up innovation.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Competition in the GLP-1 market for weight loss drugs could help explain why.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

He held in one arm a stuffed Adidas duffel bag; in the other, three Head tennis rackets, the Arthur Ashe Competition model.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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