contender

[kənˈtɛndər]

contender Definition

• 1. a person or group competing with others to achieve something
• 2. a 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

Synonyms for contender

• competitor
• challenger
• rival
• opponent
• candidate

Antonyms for contender

• underdog
• outsider

Idioms Using contender

• throw one's hat into the ring

  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.

• fight tooth and nail

  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

• title 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.

• serious contender

  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.

• dark horse contender

  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.