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competition

noun/ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/

an event or situation in which people try to do better than others

Child development experts point out that a little healthy competition can be good for kids.

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word origin — early 17th century: from late Latin competitio(n-) ‘rivalry’, from competere ‘strive for’ (see compete)

Intermediate — Set 45

Set 45 of Intermediate covers 5 words: competition, spectator, victory, motivate, competitor. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. competition · noun/ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/

    an event or situation in which people try to do better than others

    Child development experts point out that a little healthy competition can be good for kids.

    Synonyms: contest, tournament

    Origin: early 17th century: from late Latin competitio(n-) ‘rivalry’, from competere ‘strive for’ (see compete)

  2. spectator · noun/ˈspɛkˌteɪdər/

    a person who watches a public event without taking part

    For over a thousand years, the athletic contests in ancient Olympia attracted spectators from all around the Mediterranean.

    Synonyms: viewer

    Origin: late 16th century: from French spectateur or Latin spectator, from spectare ‘gaze at, observe’ (see spectacle)

  3. victory · noun/ˈvɪkt(ə)ri/

    success in defeating an opponent or winning a competition

    The young chess player gained victory in the world championship for girls and boys aged 14.

    Synonyms: success, triumph

    Origin: Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French victorie, from Latin victoria

  4. motivate · verb/ˈmoʊdəˌveɪt/

    to make someone want to do something or work harder

    As a coach, you must motivate the athletes that you work with according to age, type of sport, and ability level.

    Synonyms: inspire, encourage

  5. competitor · noun/kəmˈpɛdədər/

    a person who takes part in a sports event

    The National Championship is also open to international competitors from around the world.

    Synonyms: contestant, rival, opponent