Competition Vocabulary

noun a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise

• The athlete trained rigorously for the upcoming competition.
• I heard that athlete is really fast on the track.
• That athlete is a beast on the field!
• Being an athlete in the game of life requires determination and perseverance.

noun a fight or contest between two or more combatants

adjective relating to or characteristic of a battle or contest

• The battle royal between the two political parties was intense and closely watched by the public.
• Did you see that crazy battle royal between those two YouTubers? It was epic!
• The battle royal at the concert last night was insane - so many people pushing and shoving.
• The battle royal between the siblings over who gets to use the car first was a daily occurrence in their household.

noun a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition

verb to defeat or surpass someone in a competition

• The reigning champ will defend his title in the upcoming tournament.
• Hey champ, good job on winning the game last night!
• That guy is a total champ when it comes to fixing cars.
• She's a champ at handling difficult situations with grace.

noun a competition to determine the best player or team in a particular sport or game

• The team worked hard all season to win the championship.
• We totally crushed it and took home the championship trophy!
• We were the champs, we owned that championship!
• Winning the championship felt like reaching the peak of a mountain after a long climb.

noun a person who takes part in a contest or competition

• The contestant answered all the questions correctly during the quiz show.
• The contestant nailed every question on the game show.
• That contestant totally crushed the competition.
• The contestant was a shining star among the other participants.

noun a ruthless or unprincipled person

adjective ruthless or competitive in a fierce or underhanded way

• The business industry can be very cutthroat, with companies constantly competing for market share.
• I heard that the competition in the gaming industry is cutthroat, with everyone trying to outdo each other.
• The fashion world is known for being cutthroat, so you have to be tough to survive.
• The political arena is often described as cutthroat, with politicians willing to do whatever it takes to win.

noun a situation characterized by ruthless competition and the survival of the fittest

• In the competitive world of business, it's often described as a dog-eat-dog environment.
• Life in the city can be pretty dog-eat-dog, you have to watch out for yourself.
• The music industry is known for being dog-eat-dog, with everyone trying to outdo each other.
• The political landscape is a dog-eat-dog world where alliances can shift in an instant.

verb to retaliate or seek revenge against someone who has wronged you

• She decided to take legal action to get even with her business partner.
• I'm going to prank him to get even with what he did to me.
• I'll find a way to get even with that jerk.
• Time will eventually get even with those who have wronged others.

verb to surpass or outdo someone or something

adverb to a greater extent or degree

• In order to impress the shareholders, the company decided to go one better and exceed their revenue projections for the quarter.
• I know you did well on your last test, but I bet you can go one better next time!
• I saw your dance moves at the party last night, but I challenge you to go one better at the next one!
• After winning the championship last year, the team is determined to go one better and secure a back-to-back victory.

verb to run faster or farther than someone or something else

• The athlete was able to outrun his competitors and win the race.
• I bet I can outrun you in a foot race!
• I can totally outrun that slowpoke!
• No matter how hard I try, I can never seem to outrun my past mistakes.

verb to overcome or defeat with superior strength or force

• The military's superior firepower was enough to overpower the enemy forces.
• She easily overpowered him in the arm wrestling match.
• The new video game character can overpower any opponent with its special moves.
• The loud music seemed to overpower the conversation in the room.

verb To set in opposition or combat, as one against another.

adverb A word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb.

preposition A word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause.

• The two teams were pitted against each other in the final match of the tournament.
• They're always pitting me against my brother to see who can run faster.
• I don't know why they keep pitting Jenny against Sarah, they clearly don't get along.
• The politician was pitted against his own party members in the debate.

noun a series of games or matches to determine a champion

verb compete against an opponent in a playoff

• The two teams will compete in a play off to determine the winner of the championship.
• We're going to have a play off to see who's the best at ping pong.
• Let's have a play off to settle this once and for all.
• The debate between the two politicians turned into a play off of words.

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.

noun a person or team that finishes in second place in a competition

adjective relating to or denoting the competitor or team that finishes in second place in a competition

• The team finished as the runner up in the national championship.
• She was the runner up in the singing competition.
• He was the runner up in the talent show, but he still did a great job.
• Being the runner up in the election felt like a victory in itself.

noun a decisive confrontation or contest

verb N/A

adjective N/A

adverb N/A

pronoun N/A

preposition N/A

conjunction N/A

interjection N/A

article N/A

• The two political leaders are gearing up for a showdown in the upcoming debate.
• There's gonna be a huge showdown between the rival gangs tonight.
• I heard there's gonna be a major showdown at the party this weekend.
• The showdown between good and evil in the movie was intense and gripping.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The company must strive against market competition to maintain its leading position.
• We have to strive against all odds to make this project successful.
• I'm constantly striving against haters who try to bring me down.
• She felt like she was striving against a strong current in her efforts to achieve her goals.

noun a series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize or title

• The annual chess tournament will be held next month.
• Are you participating in the basketball tournament this weekend?
• I heard the poker tournament last night was lit!
• Life is like a tournament, you have to compete to reach your goals.

noun a physical fight or struggle

verb to engage in a physical fight or struggle

• The two politicians engaged in a heated tussle over the new policy proposal.
• I saw a couple of kids having a playful tussle in the playground.
• The brothers got into a tussle over who gets to use the car first.
• She felt like she was in a constant tussle with her inner demons.

verb to emerge as the victor or be successful in a competition or conflict

• After a long debate, the most logical solution eventually won out.
• I knew my favorite team would win out in the end.
• I bet on my lucky number and it actually won out!
• Despite the challenges, her determination and hard work won out in the end.

noun the act of achieving victory or success in a competition, contest, or game

adjective having the quality of achieving victory or success

• The company's winning strategy led to a significant increase in revenue.
• She's on a winning streak with all her recent projects.
• We're totally winning at this game right now.
• Winning hearts and minds is essential for building a strong community.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun

• The CEO is known to have someone for breakfast if they do not meet their targets.
• Don't mess with Sarah, she'll eat you for breakfast if you try to take credit for her work.
• That new intern is so confident, she thinks she can have anyone for breakfast.
• The experienced lawyer will have the opposing counsel for breakfast in the courtroom.

noun a form of bicycle racing that consists of many laps on a short off-road course featuring a variety of terrain and obstacles

• Cyclocross is a form of bicycle racing that involves navigating a variety of terrain and obstacles.
• I love watching cyclocross races because of the exciting mix of off-road and on-road elements.
• Cyclocross is like off-road biking on steroids!
• In life, we often encounter cyclocross-like challenges that test our ability to adapt and overcome obstacles.

adjective superlative form of 'winning', indicating the most successful or having the most wins

• She is the winningest athlete in the history of the sport, with the most championship titles to her name.
• He's the winningest player on our team, always coming out on top in every game.
• That team is the winningest bunch of players I've ever seen, they dominate every match they play.
• Her winningest smile could light up the room and make everyone feel happy.