Cool MateMeaning of Contender
a person or team with a chance of winning a competition
In simple words: A person or team that competes for something.
Contender in a sentence
- a contender for a gold medal in the Olympics
- a **leading/serious/strong contender** for the party leadership
- Germany last night emerged as a contender to stage next year's event.
- He's gone from being a serious title contender to being totally written off.
- She was considered a leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination.
- a strong contender for the gold medal
- He is seen as one of the leading contenders for the post.
- Peter is a contender for the gold medal in the Olympics.
- She is a strong contender for the party leadership.
- The team has proved that it is a genuine title contender.
How to use Contender
Use 'contender' when discussing competition, such as sports or awards. It's more appropriate in neutral contexts and less common in informal conversations.
Grammar pattern
contender + for + object
Memory hint
Think of 'contest' in 'contender' — a person in a contest.
Related words
Synonyms for Contender
- competitor
- rival
- challenger
- applicant
- player
Opposites of Contender
- loser
- non-contender
Common mistakes with Contender
- Confusing 'contender' with 'pretender' (someone who pretends to be something).
- Using 'contender' in non-competitive contexts.
- Misplacing the word, thinking it can apply to non-human entities like teams or concepts.
Contender appears in
Contender in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
منافس
شخص أو فريق يتنافس على شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বী, প্রতিযোগী
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি বা দল যারা কোনো কিছুর জন্য প্রতিযোগিতা করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Anwärter, Mitbewerber, Herausforderer
Jemand, der um etwas kämpft.
- SpanishEspañol
Contendiente
Alguien que compite por algo.
- Persianفارسی
رقیب
شخص یا تیمی که برای چیزی رقابت میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Contender
Quelqu'un ou une équipe qui se bat pour quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रतिद्वंद्वी
एक व्यक्ति या टीम जो किसी चीज़ के लिए प्रतिस्पर्धा करती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Contendente
Una persona o una squadra che compete per qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Candidato
Uma pessoa ou equipe que compete por algo.
- RussianРусский
претендент, соперник
Человек или команда, которые борются за что-то.
- Urduاردو
امیدوار، دعویدار
ایسا شخص یا ٹیم جو کسی چیز کے لیے مقابلہ کر رہا ہو۔
- Chinese中文
竞争者, 争夺者
一个为某事而竞争的人或队伍。
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Frequently asked questions about Contender
What does Contender mean?
A person or team that competes for something.
What is the definition of Contender?
a person or team with a chance of winning a competition
How do you use Contender in a sentence?
a contender for a gold medal in the Olympics
Can you give another example of Contender?
a **leading/serious/strong contender** for the party leadership
What are synonyms for Contender?
Common alternatives include competitor, rival, challenger, applicant, player.
What is the opposite of Contender?
Opposite meanings include loser, non-contender.
What words go with Contender?
It commonly pairs with serious, strong, leading, contender for.
What are common mistakes when using Contender?
Confusing 'contender' with 'pretender' (someone who pretends to be something). Using 'contender' in non-competitive contexts. Misplacing the word, thinking it can apply to non-human entities like teams or concepts.
How do you pronounce Contender?
US: /["/kənˈtendər/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈtendə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Contender?
Use 'contender' when discussing competition, such as sports or awards. It's more appropriate in neutral contexts and less common in informal conversations.
What CEFR level is Contender?
"Contender" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.