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- [kuh n-tend]
- /kənˈtɛnd/
- /kənˈten.dər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-tend]
- /kənˈtɛnd/
Definitions of contender word
- countable noun contender A contender is someone who takes part in a competition. 3
- noun contender one who contends 3
- noun contender a person, team, etc. having or regarded as having a good chance to win a contest or competition 3
- verb without object contender to struggle in opposition: to contend with the enemy for control of the port. 1
- verb without object contender to strive in rivalry; compete; vie: to contend for first prize. 1
- verb without object contender to strive in debate; dispute earnestly: to contend against falsehood. 1
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Origin of contender
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English contenden < Anglo-French contendre < Latin contendere to compete, strive, draw tight, equivalent to con- con- + tendere to stretch; see tend1
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Parts of speech for Contender
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contender popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
contender usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contender
noun contender
- rival — a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
- competition — Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
- challenger — A challenger is someone who competes with you for a position or title that you already have, for example being a sports champion or a political leader.
- contestant — A contestant in a competition or quiz is a person who takes part in it.
- adversary — Your adversary is someone you are competing with, or arguing or fighting against.
Antonyms for contender
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See also
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