Synonyms for

Competitions

Verb / ˌkɑ:mpʌˈtɪʃʌnz / Another word for competitions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a contest or rivalry between two or more individuals or groups

Synonyms & similar words

contender rival challenger contest rivalry competitor cooperation competition contention championships contests matches battles races games tournaments showdowns meets rivalries struggles clashes duels face-offs matchups challenges encounters events combat disputes

Synonyms by register

Formal

contests tournaments rivalries matches

Informal

games showdowns face-offs

Literary

jousts tourneys

Antonyms

cooperation collaboration harmony agreement peace unity

Common collocations

  • annual competitions
  • international competitions
  • online competitions
  • athletic competitions
  • academic competitions
  • chess competitions
  • singing competitions

Word family

noun competition
verb compete
adjective competitive
adverb competitively

Usage note

Competitions generally imply a contest for superiority or a prize. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, from sports to academic events.

Example sentences

  1. The spelling competition was held in the school auditorium.
  2. She's been training for the swimming competition for months.
  3. The competition between the two companies is fierce.
  4. The science fair is a competition between students to showcase their projects.
  5. The competition for the job was intense.

Quotes

  • Competition brings out the best in products and the worst in people.
  • The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself.
  • Competition is the law of the jungle, but cooperation is the law of civilization.

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