competitor

[kəmˈpetɪtər]

competitor Definition

• 1. a person or organization that is competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
• 2. a person who takes part in a competition

Using competitor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "competitor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Our company's main competitor just released a new product.

• Example

  She is a fierce competitor and always gives her best in every game.

• Example

  The two athletes have been competitors since they were young.

• Example

  The restaurant is struggling to keep up with its competitors.

competitor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for competitor

• rival
• opponent
• contender
• challenger
• adversary

Antonyms for competitor

• ally
• supporter

Idioms Using competitor

• keep up with the Joneses

  to try to have the same things or social status as one's neighbors or peers

  Example

  The company is always trying to keep up with the Joneses by copying their competitors' strategies.

• beat someone at their own game

  to defeat someone using their own methods or tactics

  Example

  Our team was able to beat our competitors at their own game by offering better customer service.

• neck and neck

  very close in a race or competition

  Example

  The two runners were neck and neck until the very end of the race.

Phrases with competitor

• competitor analysis

  an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and potential competitors

  Example

  Before launching the new product, we conducted a thorough competitor analysis.

• direct competitor

  a business that offers the same products or services as another business in the same market

  Example

  The coffee shop across the street is our direct competitor.

• fierce competitor

  a person who is very competitive and determined to win

  Example

  She is known for being a fierce competitor on the tennis court.

Origins of competitor

from Latin 'competere', meaning 'strive together'

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Summary: competitor in Brief

A 'competitor' [kəmˈpetɪtər] is a person or organization that competes with others for the same thing or in the same area. It can refer to a person who takes part in a competition, such as an athlete or a business. Examples include 'Our company's main competitor just released a new product.' and 'She is a fierce competitor and always gives her best in every game.' Phrases like 'direct competitor' and 'fierce competitor' add specificity, while idioms like 'keep up with the Joneses' and 'beat someone at their own game' offer additional context.