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competing
kuhm-PEE-tihng
Competing (adj) means In a state of rivalry, or conflicting with something else. Example: “Two competing shops on the same street both cut their prices.”
adj
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In a state of rivalry, or conflicting with something else.
"Two competing shops on the same street both cut their prices."
"The committee heard competing claims about who should own the land."
"The manager had to juggle several competing priorities."
How to use competing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRivaling or clashing with something else, often used for interests, ideas, or priorities.
Common pairings
competing interests
competing priorities
competing theories
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more competing
- Superlative
- most competing
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Rhymes for competing
meeting
dieting
greeting
fleeting
riveting
tweeting
marketing
picketing
fidgeting
carpeting
targeting
trumpeting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “competing” mean?
The word “competing” means in a state of rivalry, or conflicting with something else. In plain terms, rivaling or clashing with something else, often used for interests, ideas, or priorities.
How do you pronounce “competing”?
“Competing” is pronounced kuhm-PEE-tihng (/kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “competing” in a sentence?
Here is “competing” used in a sentence: “The manager had to juggle several competing priorities.”
What part of speech is “competing”?
“Competing” is an adjective.
Is “competing” a common word?
“Competing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "competing" and "competitive"?
"Competing" describes things actively in rivalry or in conflict, as in "competing theories," while "competitive" describes a general tendency or ability to compete, as in "a competitive market" or "a competitive person." One names an active clash; the other names a quality.
What are common collocations with "competing"?
"Competing" frequently pairs with nouns like interests, priorities, demands, claims, theories, and offers. These phrases stress that two or more things are in rivalry or tension.
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