competitor
word
Definition
A competitor is a person or company that takes part in a competition or tries to win against others, especially in business or sports.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally, 'competitor' is common in business, sports, and contests. In business, it refers to rival companies. 'Opponent' is more common in direct sports matches. Avoid confusing 'competitor' with 'companion' or 'collaborator'.
Spanish: competidor - rivalPortuguese (BR): concorrente - competidorPortuguese (PT): concorrente - competidorChinese (Simplified): 竞争者 - 对手Chinese (Traditional): 競爭者 - 對手Hindi: प्रतिद्वंद्वी - प्रतियोगीArabic: منافسBengali: প্রতিযোগীRussian: конкурентJapanese: 競争相手 - 競合（ビジネス）Vietnamese: đối thủKorean: 경쟁자Turkish: rakipUrdu: حریف - مقابلIndonesian: pesaing
Example Sentences
There are five competitors in the race.
basic
Each competitor must follow the rules.
basic
The company lowered prices to beat its competitors.
basic
Our biggest competitor just launched a new product.
natural
Don't underestimate your competitors; they can surprise you.
natural
After months of training, she finally beat her toughest competitor.
natural