competition

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of competition with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

competition

(noun)

Meaning

an event where people compete

Example

"The competition for the science award was intense this year."

Synonyms

contesttournamentrivalry

Antonyms

cooperationcollaboration

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'competitio', meaning striving together.
Related word forms
  • noun: competitor
  • verb: compete

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