Word
competitively
Phoneticscom·pet·i·tive·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvɫi/
UK/kəmpˈɛtɪtˌɪvli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that shows you want to win or be better than others. It can also describe prices that are low enough to be better than what other companies offer.
adv. in a manner that involves or encourages competition. Often describes pricing or performance that is strong enough to rival others in a market or field.
Examples
“The two brothers always play games competitively.”
“To attract more customers, the new supermarket priced its organic produce very competitively against the local market.”
“The firm managed to bid competitively for the government contract by streamlining its supply chain and reducing overhead costs without sacrificing the quality of the materials.”
Examples
simple
“The two brothers always play games competitively.”
contextual
“To attract more customers, the new supermarket priced its organic produce very competitively against the local market.”
complex
“The firm managed to bid competitively for the government contract by streamlining its supply chain and reducing overhead costs without sacrificing the quality of the materials.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb or the direct object it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“The Northern Irishman, who won his second Masters title earlier this season had not played competitively since the Open Championship in July.” “Their two Championship meetings in 2011-12 passed without anything approaching the disorder of 2009, and after that they did not meet competitively again until this season.” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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