noun

vying

VEYE-ihng

Vying (noun) means the act of competing eagerly with others for the same thing. Example: “The vying between the two candidates grew increasingly bitter.”

noun

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

"The vying between the two candidates grew increasingly bitter."

verb

Competing eagerly with others, usually for the same goal or prize.

"Several companies are vying for the government contract."

"The siblings were vying for their parents' attention all evening."

How to Use Vying

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCompeting hard against others for the same thing.

Common pairings

vying for attention vying for power vying for first place

Word Forms

vyings plural

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Synonyms

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compete contend vie

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Rhymes for vying

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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