Contender

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛndər/

Definitions of contender

noun a person or team competing in a competition or contest

Example Sentences

A1 He is a strong contender for the title.

A2 She emerged as a top contender in the competition.

B1 The team is considered a serious contender for the championship.

B2 The company is a major contender in the global market.

C1 As a contender for the presidency, he outlined his policies in a speech.

C2 The contender demonstrated exceptional skill and determination in the final match.

Examples of contender in a Sentence

formal The company announced a new contender in the market for eco-friendly packaging.

informal I heard there's a new contender in town for the best pizza place.

slang That new singer is a real contender for the top spot on the charts.

figurative The dark horse emerged as a strong contender in the competition.

Grammatical Forms of contender

• past tense: contended
• plural: contenders
• comparative: more contender
• superlative: most contender
• present tense: contends
• future tense: will contend
• perfect tense: have contended
• continuous tense: is contending
• singular: contender
• positive degree: contender
• infinitive: to contend
• gerund: contending
• participle: contended

Origin and Evolution of contender

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'contender' originated from the Latin word 'contendere', which means to strive or compete.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'contender' has retained its original meaning of someone who competes or strives for a goal, but it has also taken on a broader connotation of someone who is in contention for a position or title.