competition Meaning & Definition
What Does Competition Mean?
Competition is used as a noun meaning The action of competing. It can also mean A contest for a prize or award.
Quick Facts About Competition
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | contention, contest and contender |
| Antonyms | cooperation |
| Plural | competitions |
Competition Definition (Noun)
- The action of competing.
The competition for this job is strong.
- A contest for a prize or award.
The newspaper is featuring a competition to win a car.
- The competitors in such a contest.
The new stain remover was ten times more effective than the competition.
Synonyms of Competition
Competition synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Competition
Competition in a Sentence
The competition for this job is strong.
Several firms are in competition for the contract.
The newspaper is featuring a competition to win a car.
The new stain remover was ten times more effective than the competition.
Word Forms & Grammar
competition (countable and uncountable, plural competitions)
Words That Rhyme With Competition
Origin of Competition
Borrowed from French compétition, from Late Latin competītiō, competītiōnem, from Latin competō, from con- + petō. By surface analysis, compete + -ition.
Competition Pronunciation
You say competition as /ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (tɪʃ).
Quick Answers About Competition
What part of speech is competition?
Competition is a noun.
What is another word for competition?
Words with a similar meaning to competition include contention, contest and contender. See the full list of competition synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of competition?
The opposite of competition is cooperation.
What is the plural of competition?
The plural of competition is competitions.