Competitor (Noun)
Meaning
The contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect for his rivals"; "he wanted to know what the competition was doing".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The two teams met on the field, each determined to best their competitor and emerge victorious.
- The company's research and development team continually monitored their main competitor's latest products and strategies.
- A good business plan should include an analysis of your competitor's strengths and weaknesses.
- As the election approached, the two opponents became increasingly aggressive in their attacks on each other, trying to outmaneuver their competitor.
- Her competitor's unorthodox technique initially caught her off guard, but she quickly adjusted her strategy to stay ahead.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Comer
- Scratch
- Tier
- Front-runner
- Champ
- Favorite
- King
- Semifinalist
- Tilter
- Foe
- Street Fighter
- Second Best
- Runner-up
- Champion
- Enemy
- Finalist
- Queen