contestant

Meanings

• noun

  A person who competes or challenges others

  - "Sarah is a contestant in the cooking competition."
  - "John was a contestant on the reality TV show."
  - "The contestants were nervous before the big event."

• noun

  A person who opposes or argues against someone or something

  - "As a contestant, she was determined to prove her point."
  - "The contestant's arguments were not convincing."
  - "The opposing contestant made a strong case."

---

Pronunciation

1. /kənˈtɛstənt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60244394"

---

Synonyms

competitor

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with contestant
composter , oppressor , possessor

---

Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Contest (en) : A competition or trial of skill, strength, or speed.
   

2. Context (en) : The situation or environment in which a thing occurs or can be understood.
   

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. contest
   

2. context
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of contestant that leads to same result
contestant , contestants

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

contests, contesting, contested

---

Etymology

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

From Old French contester, meaning 'to dispute, oppose, or challenge'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first recorded use of the word 'contestant' in English was in the 14th century.

2. In some competitions, contestants are required to sign a confidentiality agreement to keep the details of the competition secret.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Competition: A contest or race between individuals, groups, or organizations, with the aim of winning a prize or recognition.

2. Opponent: A person who opposes or argues against someone or something.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'contestant' is often used to describe characters who face challenges or opposition. In music, the term is used in the context of competitions or debates. In art, it can refer to a work that challenges traditional norms or ideas.

How to Memorize "contestant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing in a competition arena, facing off against other contestants.
   - Imagine a debate between two contestants, each making their case.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contestant' with the image of a person in a competition.
   - Think of a contestant as someone who is challenging or opposing someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-N-T-E-S-T-A-N-T to remember that it means 'competing or opposing'.
   - Visualize the word as 'con-test-ant' to help remember its meaning.

---

Memorize "contestant" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize contestant is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.