Competing
/kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
Definitions
To try to win or be better than others.
/kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
To strive for the same objective or prize as others.
Many companies are competing for market share.
💡 Simply: Imagine a race; competing means running as fast as you can to win against other runners. It's all about trying your best to beat everyone else!
👶 For kids: Trying to win a game or be the best.
More Examples
The athletes are competing for a medal.
How It's Used
"Several teams are competing in the championship."
"Our company is competing with several others for the contract."
Idioms & expressions
Competing interests
Conflicting goals or desires.
"The project faced delays due to competing interests among stakeholders."
From Latin *competere "to be fit, strive, be suitable". The modern sense of rivalry developed later.
The word's usage has shifted from a more general sense of 'being suitable' to its current emphasis on rivalry.
Memory tip
Think 'complete' - in a competition, you're trying to completely outdo others.