competition

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of trying to get or win something (such as a prize or a higher level of success) that someone else is also trying to get or win
  • noun: the act or process of 'competing'
  • often + 'from'
  • synonyms: rivalry, jealousy, struggle

Examples

  • The school fosters an atmosphere of 'competition' rather than cooperation. [=it encourages students to compete against each other instead of work together]

  • Downtown stores are looking for new ways to attract customers in the face of 'competition from' the stores at the mall.

  • There will be intense/fierce 'competition' for the top spots. [=many people will be trying to get the top spots]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) flowing everywhere. It was weird. That's what a "mi-cuit" is supposed to do, sir. - That's why? - Yes. I'm still gonna have a tarte tatin. I always liked competition. Extreme sports, speed... Going faster, higher... I had it all with paragliding. I got higher, could see everything. And breathe. (..)
    2011 The Intouchables