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- [kuh m-peet]
- /kəmˈpit/
- /kəmˈpiːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-peet]
- /kəmˈpit/
Definitions of competing word
- adjective competing Competing ideas, requirements, or interests cannot all be right or satisfied at the same time. 3
- adjective competing set against each other; vying 3
- verb without object competing to strive to outdo another for acknowledgment, a prize, supremacy, profit, etc.; engage in a contest; vie: to compete in a race; to compete in business. 1
- noun competing Being in the state of competition (often unintentionally). 1
- verb competing present participle of compete. 0
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Origin of competing
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin competere to meet, coincide, be fitting, suffice (Late Latin: seek, ask for), equivalent to com- com- + petere to seek; Late Latin and E sense influenced by competitor
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Parts of speech for Competing
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competing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
competing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for competing
adjective competing
- rival — a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
- opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- challenging — A challenging task or job requires great effort and determination.
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
noun competing
- racing — a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
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