competitor — a person or organization that competes against others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or organization that competes against others
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpetɪtər/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor became my biggest competitor in the 'who has the greenest lawn' contest.
- Netflix views other streaming services as serious competitors.
- She's such a fierce competitor that she even turns grocery shopping into a race.
competitor
NOUN[/kəmˈpetɪtər/]
a person or organization that competes against others
Two competitors sprint neck-and-neck toward the finish line as the crowd erupts.
The competitor faces both editor and auditor!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'competitor' derived from 'competere' meaning 'to strive together' or 'to be suitable for,' combining 'com-' (together) and 'petere' (to seek or strive).
Breakdown
com- (together) + petere (seek/strive) + -or (agent noun, one who) = competitor (one who strives together with others)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor became my biggest competitor in the 'who has the greenest lawn' contest.”
“Netflix views other streaming services as serious competitors.”
“She's such a fierce competitor that she even turns grocery shopping into a race.”
“The company studied its competitors' strategies before launching the new product.”
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