What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
competing
Example
The two teams were competing for the championship title. [competing: verb]
Example
The competing companies were trying to win over the same customers. [competing: present participle]
vying
Example
The two candidates were vying for the same position. [vying: verb]
Example
The vying teams were neck and neck throughout the entire game. [vying: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Competing is more common than vying in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between competing and vying?
Vying has a slightly more formal connotation than competing.
