Synonyms of competition

competition

noun

ˌkäm-pə-ˈti-shən 

1

as in tournament

a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize

a competition between two fierce football rivals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tournament
• event
• game
• contest
• match
• championship
• sport
• bout
• tourney
• sweepstakes
• matchup
• meet
• sweep-stake
• battle
• race
• athletics
• skirmish
• semifinal
• tussle
• tug-of-war
• struggle
• derby
• scrimmage
• conflict
• final
• open
• triathlon
• outing
• play-off
• marathon
• heat
• gymkhana
• pentathlon
• round
• decathlon
• biathlon
• runoff
• field day
• rubber
• ultramarathon
• national(s)
• heptathlon
• round-robin
• volley
• sudden death
• seesaw
• dead heat
• rally
• nightcap
• run
• set
• photo finish
• classic

2

as in contestant

one who strives for the same thing as another

tried to analyze his major competition in the tennis tournament

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contestant
• competitor
• contender
• rival
• challenger
• finalist
• corrival
• entrant
• entry
• player
• archrival
• semifinalist
• opponent
• adversary
• also-ran
• antagonist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noncompetitor

3

as in rivalry

an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another

the intense competition for bragging rights to being the city's best French restaurant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rivalry
• battle
• struggle
• contest
• duel
• contention
• confrontation
• warfare
• conflict
• war
• match
• strife
• sweepstakes
• showdown
• combat
• clash
• tug-of-war
• face-off
• dogfight
• ball game
• sweep-stake
• debate
• grapple
• friction
• dispute
• disputation
• horse race
• collision
• discord
• argument
• quarrel
• controversy
• nail-biter
• row
• disagreement
• dissension
• dissention
• wrangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peace
• harmony
• concord

Examples of competition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Camaraderie, competition, and the love of wild trout are still the driving forces. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024

Graziadei joined the dance competition series’ 33rd season with help from partner Jenna Johnson. —Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024

The outlook for the U.S. auto industry is getting worse because of China competition and worsening conditions at home, which could put pressure on shares of Ford Motor and General Motors , according to Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas. —Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024

The reality competition series will continue to air every Tuesday night on ABC, but cable-cutters can tune into the action live online through live TV streamers such as Hulu + Live TV, currently offering a free trial. —Anna Tingley, Variety, 18 Sep. 2024