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
1
The act of competing eagerly with others for the same thing.
"The vying between the two candidates grew increasingly bitter."
verb
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishCompeting hard against others for the same thing.
Common pairings
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.
