contest

/kən'test/

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Word: Contest

Definition: 1. As a noun: A contest is a competition or event where people or teams try to win against each other. It usually involves a winner being chosen based on skills, performance, or creativity. 2. As a verb: To contest means to challenge or argue against something, often in a formal way.

Usage Instructions:

• As a noun: Use "contest" when talking about competitions, such as sports events, talent shows, or quizzes.
• As a verb: Use "contest" when discussing disagreements or challenges, especially in legal or formal situations.

Examples:

• Noun: "The science fair was a contest where students presented their projects."
• Verb: "They decided to contest the results of the election because they believed there were mistakes."

Advanced Usage:

• In legal contexts, "to contest" often means to formally disagree with a court decision or legal ruling. For example, "The company plans to contest the fine imposed by the government."

Word Variants:

• Contestant (noun): A person who takes part in a contest. Example: "She is a contestant in the cooking competition."
• Contestable (adjective): Something that can be challenged or disputed. Example: "The rules of the game are contestable if both teams agree."

Different Meanings:

• Contest (noun): Can also refer to a struggle or dispute, such as a contest of ideas or beliefs.
• Contest (verb): Can imply a more intense level of disagreement, often involving formal or legal challenges.

Synonyms:

• For noun: Competition, challenge, event, match, rivalry.
• For verb: Challenge, dispute, argue against, oppose.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "To contest for something": To compete for a position or award.
  Example: "She is contesting for the title of best player this season."

• "To contest a decision": To formally disagree with a choice made by a judge or authority.

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Noun

1. a struggle between rivals
2. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

Verb

1. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
   • They contested the outcome of the race

Synonyms

• competition
• contend
• repugn