Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛnd wɪð/
noun a person or thing that is competing for something
A1 I have to contend with a noisy neighbor.
A2 She had to contend with a difficult boss at work.
B1 As a manager, he often has to contend with employee conflicts.
B2 The team had to contend with unexpected challenges during the project.
C1 The politician had to contend with fierce opposition in order to pass the new law.
C2 The CEO must contend with multiple issues affecting the company's performance.
preposition used to indicate the person or thing that is being competed against
A1 I have to contend with a lot of traffic on my way to work.
A2 She contended with her fear of heights to climb the mountain.
B1 The team must contend with injuries to key players during the tournament.
B2 As a manager, she has to contend with difficult employees on a daily basis.
C1 The government is contending with multiple crises simultaneously.
C2 The company had to contend with a lawsuit that lasted for years before reaching a settlement.
formal As a manager, you must contend with various challenges in the workplace.
informal I have to contend with my noisy neighbors every night.
slang I'm tired of contending with my boss's ridiculous demands.
figurative She had to contend with her inner demons before finding peace.
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