Academic Competition Words

verb to strive against others in order to win a competition or achieve a goal

• The two companies will compete for the government contract.
• I heard that the two teams will compete in the finals next week.
• I'm gonna compete in the talent show this weekend, wish me luck!
• In the world of business, you have to compete to stay ahead of the game.

noun competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

• The intense rivalry between the two companies has been ongoing for years.
• The rivalry between those two teams is getting really heated.
• The rivalry between those two crews is off the charts.
• The rivalry between the two political parties is like a never-ending battle.