Vying: meaning, definitions and examples

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vying

 

[ หˆvaษชษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

competition

To strive for superiority or victory, especially in a competitive or challenging situation.

Synonyms

battle, compete, compete for, contend, struggle

Examples of usage

  • They were vying for the top spot in the competition.
  • The two companies are vying for control of the market.
  • I could see the determination in their eyes as they vied for the championship.
  • She vied with her classmates for the highest grade in the class.
  • The athletes vied with each other for the gold medal.

Translations

Translations of the word "vying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น competindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคธเฅเคชเคฐเฅเคงเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wetteifernd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersaing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะฐะณะฐัŽั‡ะธััŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rywalizujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ซถใ„ๅˆใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se disputant

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 keppast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹ัะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™qabษ™t aparan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compitiendo

Etymology

The word 'vying' originates from the Old French word 'veier' meaning 'to look, to see'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to strive for superiority or victory' in English. The concept of vying has been prevalent in human competition throughout history, from ancient sporting events to modern business rivalries. The competitive nature of humans has led to the continued use and relevance of the word 'vying' in various contexts.

See also: vie.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,994, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.