Competitors
/kəmˈpɛtɪtərz/
Definitions
Those who are in a contest or rivalry with each other.
/kəmˈpɛtɪtərz/
Rivals in a contest or market
Our main competitors are releasing a new product next month.
💡 Simply: Competitors are like rivals in a race or game. They're trying to beat each other! Like two teams playing basketball—they're competitors.
👶 For kids: People who try to win the same thing.
More Examples
The two companies are fierce competitors in the global market.
How It's Used
"Our company faces strong competitors in the smartphone market."
"The athletes were fierce competitors, each striving for victory."
From Latin "competere" (to strive together, to be suitable), ultimately from "com-" (together) and "petere" (to strive for). The modern meaning evolved through the concept of those striving together in a contest.
The word's usage has broadened from its original focus on direct contest to encompass market rivalry.
Memory tip
Think of 'compete' – competitors are those who compete.