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UK/["/kəmˈpetətɪv/"]/US/["/kəmˈpetətɪv/"]/

Meaning of Competitive

In simple words: Wanting to win or be the best.

Competitive in a sentence

  • She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel in every task.
  • The competitive nature of the job market makes it challenging to find employment.
  • In competitive sports, only the best athletes can succeed.
  • They entered the competitive arena of high-tech innovations.
  • Our team developed a competitive strategy to win the market.

How to use Competitive

Commonly used to describe people, teams, or businesses that strive to outperform others. It can be positive (driving improvement) or negative (causing stress) depending on the context.

Grammar pattern

competitive + noun (e.g. competitive nature)

Memory hint

Think of 'compete' and imagine a race where everyone is trying to win.

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Synonyms for Competitive

Opposites of Competitive

Common mistakes with Competitive

  • Confused with 'competitiveness' as a noun in the wrong context.
  • Using 'competitive' to describe non-competitive situations.
  • Mispronouncing the word, often stressing the wrong syllable.

Compare Competitive with Ambitious, Aggressive

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Frequently asked questions about Competitive

What does Competitive mean?

Wanting to win or be the best.

What is the definition of Competitive?

used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other

How do you use Competitive in a sentence?

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel in every task.

Can you give another example of Competitive?

The competitive nature of the job market makes it challenging to find employment.

What are synonyms for Competitive?

Common alternatives include ambitious, aggressive, driven, rivalrous, assertive.

What is the opposite of Competitive?

Opposite meanings include uncompetitive, passive.

What words go with Competitive?

It commonly pairs with be, become, remain, extremely, fairly, very, with, be, become, remain, extremely, fairly, very, with.

What are common mistakes when using Competitive?

Confused with 'competitiveness' as a noun in the wrong context. Using 'competitive' to describe non-competitive situations. Mispronouncing the word, often stressing the wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Competitive?

US: /["/kəmˈpetətɪv/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpetətɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Competitive?

Commonly used to describe people, teams, or businesses that strive to outperform others. It can be positive (driving improvement) or negative (causing stress) depending on the context.

What CEFR level is Competitive?

"Competitive" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.