Word
competitor
Phoneticscom·peti·tor
US/kəmˈpɛtətɝ/
UK/kəmpˈɛtɪtɐ/
Definitions
01business or market rival
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a company or person that sells the same products or services as you and tries to win the same customers.
n. a commercial entity or individual offering similar products or services within the same market, competing for market share.
“The company lowered its prices to stay ahead of its main competitor.”
“The tech giant acquired several smaller competitors to consolidate its dominance in the emerging cloud computing market.”
02sports or contest participant
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports
n. someone who takes part in a race, a game, or a competition.
n. an individual or team participating in a structured contest, particularly in an athletic or professional context.
Español:competidor
“Over two hundred competitors entered the marathon this year.”
“Each competitor underwent rigorous drug testing before being cleared to participate in the final round of the championship.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “competitor” in context.
Verb
01. beat competitor
“The runner managed to beat her closest competitor by just two seconds.”
verb + noun
02. competitor competes
“Each competitor competes for the chance to win the gold medal.”
noun + verb
03. competitor enters
“Prices usually drop when a new competitor enters the market.”
noun + verb
04. eliminate competitor
“The firm lowered its prices to eliminate competitors from the local market.”
verb + noun
05. outperform competitor
“Small businesses often struggle to outperform larger competitors with bigger budgets.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. direct competitor
“The two companies are direct competitors in the smartphone market.”
adj + noun
07. fierce competitor
“She is known as a fierce competitor who never gives up until the final whistle.”
adj + noun
08. main competitor
“Our main competitor has just launched a cheaper version of the same product.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. number of competitors
“The number of competitors in the race has doubled since last year.”
noun + prep + noun
10. edge out a competitor
“They managed to edge out their competitor to win the government contract.”
11. stay ahead of competitors
“Innovation is essential if you want to stay ahead of your competitors.”
12. stiff competition from competitors
“The shop closed down due to stiff competition from online competitors.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French compétiteur, from Latin competitor.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
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- Level
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