Competitor

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɛtətər/

Definitions of competitor

noun a person or organization that is competing with others for the same thing or in the same area

Example Sentences

A1 My sister is a competitor in the upcoming dance competition.

A2 The local bakery has a new competitor opening up across the street.

B1 As a professional athlete, she always pushes herself to be better than her competitors.

B2 The company is always looking for ways to stay ahead of their competitors in the market.

C1 In order to succeed in business, you must constantly analyze and adapt to your competitors' strategies.

C2 The top competitors in the industry are constantly innovating and setting new trends.

adjective competitive

Example Sentences

A1 My competitor product is cheaper than yours.

A2 She is a competitor athlete in the upcoming tournament.

B1 The competitor company has launched a new line of products.

B2 As a competitor brand, we strive to offer better quality products.

C1 The competitor analysis revealed key weaknesses in our marketing strategy.

C2 His competitor intelligence skills helped the company gain a competitive edge.

Examples of competitor in a Sentence

formal Our company is constantly analyzing the strategies of our competitors in order to stay ahead in the market.

informal I heard that our competitor is planning to launch a new product next month.

slang That new startup is really giving our competitor a run for their money.

figurative In the business world, you always have to keep an eye on your competitors, just like in a game of chess.

Grammatical Forms of competitor

past tense

competed

plural

competitors

comparative

more competitive

superlative

most competitive

present tense

competes

future tense

will compete

perfect tense

has competed

continuous tense

is competing

singular

competitor

positive degree

competitive

infinitive

compete

gerund

competing

participle

competing

Origin and Evolution of competitor

First Known Use: 1530 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'competitor' originated from the Latin word 'competere', which means 'to strive together'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to individuals who strive together in a competitive context, the word 'competitor' has evolved to encompass anyone who participates in a competition or contest against others.