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vying

3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for vying, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The act of competing eagerly with others for the same thing.

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vying for attention vying for power vying for first place

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What does “vying” mean?

The word “vying” means the act of competing eagerly with others for the same thing. In plain terms, competing hard against others for the same thing.

How do you pronounce “vying”?

“Vying” is pronounced VEYE-ihng (/ˈvaɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “vying” in a sentence?

Here is “vying” used in a sentence: “The vying between the two candidates grew increasingly bitter.”

What part of speech is “vying”?

Depending on how it is used, “vying” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “vying” have?

“Vying” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of competing eagerly with others for the same thing.

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