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Competition

Definition:

Competition refers to the act or process of striving against others in order to gain something or to surpass them in a particular activity, skill, or goal. It can involve rivalry, contests, matches, or struggles.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A contest or competition between individuals or groups to determine superiority, achievement, or success.

Sample Sentence: The annual spelling bee is a fierce competition among students from different schools.

Sense 2:

Noun: The competitors or participants involved in a particular contest, game, or event.

Sample Sentence: The competition gathered the best basketball players from around the world.

Sense 3:

Noun: Rivalry or opposition between individuals or groups striving for the same goal or limited resource.

Sample Sentence: The company's products faced tough competition from similar brands in the market.

Sense 4:

Noun: The act of competing or taking part in a contest or event against others.

Sample Sentence: John trained for months in preparation for the swimming competition.

Sense 5:

Verb: To engage actively in a contest or rivalry.

Sample Sentence: The two athletes have been competing against each other since high school.

Sense 6:

Verb: To be in a competitive relationship with someone or something.

Sample Sentence: The local stores are competing with each other to attract more customers.