Competing: meaning, definitions and examples

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competing

 

[ kษ™mหˆpiหtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a contest

Engaging in a competition to achieve a goal or win a prize.

Synonyms

contending, rivaling, vying

Examples of usage

  • They are competing in the final round of the championship.
  • Several teams will be competing for the trophy.
  • The athletes have been training hard to compete at the highest level.
Context #2 | Verb

struggling against each other

Striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.

Synonyms

battling, challenging

Examples of usage

  • The two companies are competing for market share.
  • The siblings are always competing for their parents' attention.
  • Competing political parties often clash over policies.
Context #3 | Verb

vying for attention

Attempting to be more successful or better than someone else in an endeavor.

Synonyms

aspiring, endeavoring, striving

Examples of usage

  • The students are competing for the teacher's praise.
  • The artists are competing for recognition in the art world.
  • Competing actors audition for the lead role.

Translations

Translations of the word "competing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น competindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคธเฅเคชเคฐเฅเคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wettbewerb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersaing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะฐะณะฐัŽั‡ะธััŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rywalizowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ซถไบ‰ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en compรฉtition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ compitiendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rekabet eden

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์Ÿํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู†ุงูุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soutฤ›ลพรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรบลฅaลพiaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซžไบ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tekmovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ keppa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำ™ัะตะบะตะปะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฏแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™qabษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compitiendo

Etymology

The word 'competing' originates from the Latin word 'competere', which means 'to strive together'. The concept of competition has been prevalent in human society for centuries, driving individuals and groups to improve themselves and achieve greater success. From ancient sporting events to modern business competitions, the act of competing has played a significant role in shaping human endeavors and pushing boundaries of achievement.

See also: compete, competence, competent, competition, competitively, competitiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,085 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.