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contender

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈtendər/ · UK /kənˈtendə/

Forms: contenders

contender means: Someone who competes against others, often with a chance of winning.

noun

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Someone who competes against others, often with a chance of winning.

  • She is a strong contender.
  • Three contenders remain in the race.
  • He became a serious contender for the championship.

How to use it: contender for something (She is a leading contender for the award.)

Similar words: competitor, challenger, candidate

Common phrases: serious contender, leading contender, contender for something

Questions about contender

What does contender mean?

Someone who competes against others, often with a chance of winning.

What is contender in other languages?

Türkçe: yarışmacı · Español: aspirante · Français: prétendant · Deutsch: Anwärter · Italiano: contendente · 日本語: 有力候補

How do you pronounce contender?

In American English /kənˈtendər/; in British English /kənˈtendə/.

How do you use contender in a sentence?

She is a strong contender. Three contenders remain in the race.

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