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How to Use "Competition" with Example Sentences
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competition
(n):
the act of trying to win or get something; a contest or game
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Used with adjectives:
"
There will be a
major
competition
for swimming.
"
(major, national)
"
The
sports
competition
will host the best athletes from each country.
"
(sports, international)
"
There is
serious
competition
between the two teams.
"
(serious, fierce, intense, stiff, strong, tough)
Used with verbs:
"
He usually
wins
the running
competition
.
"
(wins, dominates, loses)
"
Let's
have
the spelling
competition
this year.
"
(have, hold)
"
I want to
enter
the swimming
competition
.
"
(enter, take part in, join)
"
He had to
withdraw from
the
competition
due to injuries.
"
(withdraw from)
"
Who
is judging
the
competition
?
"
(be + judging, be + sponsoring)
"
The
competition
takes place
in Athens.
"
(takes place)
"
The
competition
is open to
all players.
"
(be + open to)
"
He
is facing
his toughest
competition
.
"
(be + facing, be + going against)
"
She
beat
the
competition
.
"
(beat, eliminated)
Used with prepositions:
"
There are five women
in
the
competition
this year.
"
(in)
"
There is intense
competition
between
the two countries.
"
(between)
"
She entered a
competition
for
the best cake.
"
(for)
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