Competition Definition & Meaning

competition
noun
  1. a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers; "business competition can be fiendish at times"
  2. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
  3. the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
  4. the contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect for his rivals"; "he wanted to know what the competition was doing"

"Competition" in song lyrics

See how competition is used in real songs:

  • "Prince Saddam crusified all competition"
    9th Prince f/ P.R. Terrorist — Kill or be Killed
  • "Poetry and compositions, You know us we don't competition"
    9th Prince f/ Spanish Jose — Street Gems
  • "They ask me what I think about the competition"
    9th Wonder f/ Median, Phonte — Band Practice Pt. 2

Usage tips for "competition"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "competition" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for competition to find words that pair well.

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