contender
pronunciation
How to pronounce contender in British English:
UK [kənˈtendə(r)]
How to pronounce contender in American English:
US [kənˈtɛndɚ]
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- Noun:
- the contestant you hope to defeat
Word Origin
- contender (n.)
- 1540s, agent noun from contend.
Example
- 1. The apple puck mouse is definitely a contender .
- 2. Linkwithin is the newest contender in this market .
- 3. Each has a strong contender to win the presidential blue house .
- 4. But we can certainly include javascript as aserious contender these days .
- 5. Today , it is viewed as a contender for global leadership in the future .