noun

competitor

kuhm-PEHT-ih-t

noun

A person or organization competing against another for the same goal.

"The company slashed prices to undercut its biggest competitor."

"Only three competitors made it to the final round."

How to Use Competitor

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rival — someone or something trying to beat you at the same thing.

Common pairings

main competitor beat a competitor rival competitor

competitors plural

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The company slashed prices to undercut its biggest _____.

From Latin competitor, from competere, "to strive together."

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