What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
compete
Example
The athletes will compete in the upcoming tournament. [compete: verb]
Example
The company is competing with its rivals for market share. [competing: present participle]
vie
Example
The two candidates are vying for the same position. [vie: verb]
Example
The companies are vying for the top spot in the industry. [vying: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Compete is more commonly used than vie in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between compete and vie?
Both compete and vie can be used in formal or informal contexts, but compete is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
