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contender

[kənˈtɛndər]

contender Definition

  • 1a person or group competing with others to achieve something
  • 2a person or team likely to win or achieve success in a contest or competition

Using contender: Examples

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

  • Example

    She is a strong contender for the position.

  • Example

    The two teams are the top contenders for the championship.

  • Example

    He emerged as a serious contender for the presidency.

  • Example

    The company is a major contender in the tech industry.

contender Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for contender

Idioms Using contender

  • to announce one's intention to compete or take part in a contest or competition

    Example

    After much consideration, he decided to throw his hat into the ring and run for office.

  • neck and neck

    in a very close race or competition where two or more competitors are almost equal in performance or progress

    Example

    The two runners were neck and neck as they approached the finish line.

  • to fight fiercely and with great effort to achieve something

    Example

    The two companies fought tooth and nail to win the contract.

Phrases with contender

  • a person or team that has a good chance of winning a championship or title

    Example

    The team is considered a title contender this year.

  • a person or team that has a high likelihood of winning or achieving success in a contest or competition

    Example

    The athlete is a serious contender for the gold medal.

  • a person or team that is not expected to win but has the potential to surprise others and win a competition

    Example

    The underdog team turned out to be a dark horse contender and won the championship.

Origins of contender

from Latin 'contendere', meaning 'to strive'

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Summary: contender in Brief

A 'contender' [kənˈtɛndər] is a person or group competing with others to achieve something, often with a high likelihood of winning or achieving success. It can refer to individuals or teams, such as 'She is a strong contender for the position' or 'The two teams are the top contenders for the championship.' Phrases like 'title contender' and 'dark horse contender' denote specific types of contenders, while idioms like 'neck and neck' and 'fight tooth and nail' describe the intensity of competition.

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