contest

Pronunciation

noun

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒn.tɛst/
• (US) enPR: kŏn'tĕst, IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑn.tɛst/

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verb

• (UK) (US) enPR: kəntĕst', IPA ^(key): /kənˈtɛst/

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Noun

Singular contest

Plural contests

1. (countable) A contest is where people do a quiz or play a game to win a prize.

   He took part in the contest as he wanted to win the first prize.

Verb

Plain form contest

Third-person singular contests

Past tense contested

Past participle contested

Present participle contesting

1. (intransitive) If you contest a position, you engage in a competition for a position of power.
   • Synonyms: compete and contend
2. (transitive) If you contest a decision, you oppose it.

Related words

• contestant