Cool MateContest
UK /["/ˈkɒntest/"]/US /["/ˈkɑːntest/"]/
Definition
a competition in which people try to win something
In simple words: A game or event where people try to win or show who is best.
Examples
- She won the baking contest with her delicious chocolate cake.
- The contest will take place next Saturday in the downtown park.
- He decided to contest the decision made by the committee.
- The annual art contest attracted participants from all over the country.
- They will contest the election results due to alleged fraud.
Usage notes
Use 'contest' in both formal and informal situations, such as competitions or challenges. Avoid slang contexts.
Grammar pattern
contest + object
Memory hint
Think of 'con' as together and 'test', imagining a group coming together to test their skills.
Collocations
- close
- equal
- even
- have
- hold
- run
- take place
- during a/the contest
- in a/the contest
- out of a/the contest
- a contest of skills
- a contest of strength
- be no contest
- close
- equal
- even
- have
- hold
- run
- take place
- during a/the contest
- in a/the contest
- out of a/the contest
- a contest of skills
- a contest of strength
- be no contest
Synonyms
- competition
- tournament
- challenge
- match
- rivalry
Antonyms
- agreement
- peace
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'context' — make sure to differentiate between competition and situation.
- Using 'contests' as a verb — remember it's a noun.
- Saying 'participate in a contest' instead of 'take part in a contest'.