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

  • (..) and will not live to see Do your students ready? (Yes teacher (Togo Warning, my friend, who chose will not bring peace, according to Valley but also you to start the competition No, wait my way open the door Turkish Enter you, the citizens and led peace honour to extend to you (Tigress), (snake) (..)
    2008 Kung Fu Panda