competing — trying to be more successful than others who are trying to do the same thing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: trying to be more successful than others who are trying to do the same thing
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom and dad have competing ideas about my curfew time.
- There are competing claims about who invented the selfie stick.
- The competing restaurants on this street keep trying to outdo each other.
competing
ADJECTIVE[/kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/]
trying to be more successful than others who are trying to do the same thing
trying to be more successful than others who are trying to do the same thing
Competing ends with completing, then a gracious meeting!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'competere', meaning 'to strive together' or 'to meet', derived from 'com-' (together) and 'petere' (to seek or strive). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century.
Breakdown
com- (together) + pet (seek/strive, from Latin petere) + -ing (present participle suffix) = competing
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom and dad have competing ideas about my curfew time.”
“There are competing claims about who invented the selfie stick.”
“The competing restaurants on this street keep trying to outdo each other.”
“Students often face competing pressures from school and social life.”
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