contender

Meanings

• noun

  A person or thing that competes or strives to win or achieve something.

  - "He is a contender for the title of world champion."
  - "Despite being the underdog, she was a contender in the race."

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Pronunciation

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2. /kənˈtɛn.dɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contender
defender , ender , sender

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Variants

List of all variants of contender that leads to same result
contender , contenders

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French contender, meaning 'to oppose, to dispute, to strive, to contend', from contener, to contain.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'contender' was first used in English in the late 1400s.

2. In boxing, a contender is a boxer who is not the current champion but is considered a strong challenger.

3. In poker, a contender is a player who is still in the game and has a good chance of winning, even if they don't currently hold the best hand.

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Related Concepts

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1. competitor: Someone who competes or strives to win or achieve something, similar to a contender.

2. opponent: A person or thing that is in opposition or competition with another, also related to a contender.

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Culture

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In literature, 'contender' is often used metaphorically to describe characters who challenge the protagonist or face adversity. In sports, it refers to athletes who compete against each other for a title or prize.

How to Memorize "contender"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or thing competing or striving to win.
   - Imagine a sports match or competition where a contender is participating.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of competition or striving to win.
   - Think of a person or thing that competes or challenges others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Contenders Compete', where the 'C' stands for 'Compete' and the 'E' stands for 'Contender'.
   - Create a mental image of a contest or battle, with a contender as one of the participants.

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