contest in English
- contest⇄adj. contestable.
- contest⇄contest, noun, verb.
- contest⇄noun contester.
- contest⇄noun 1. a trial of skill to see which can win. A game or race is a contest.
(SYN) competition.
2. a fight or struggle.
Ex. The contest between France and England for North America ended in victory for England. What mighty contests ris - contest⇄v.i. to try to win.
- contest⇄v.t. 1. to fight for; struggle for.
Ex. The soldiers contested every inch of ground. The blackbirds contested one another for nesting territory.
2. to argue against; dispute about.
Ex. The lawyer contested the claim, and tried to prove
contest in Kashmiri कॉशुर
contest in Nepali नेपाली
contest in Tamil தமிழ்
contest in Telugu తెలుగు
Contest
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒntɛst/ (Noun), /kənˈtɛst/ (Verb)
Definitions
- (Noun) A competition where individuals or teams compete for a prize.
- (Verb) To challenge or dispute something, especially an election or decision.
Usage Examples
- (Noun) The chess contest was won by a grandmaster.
- (Verb) He decided to contest the election results in court.
Etymology
From Latin "contestari," meaning "to call upon as witness," evolving in Middle English to mean "struggle for superiority."
Synonyms
- Competition
- Challenge
- Dispute
- Oppose
Antonyms
- Agreement
- Acceptance
- Submission
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | concours | /kɔ̃kuʁ/ |
| Spanish | concurso | /konˈkuɾso/ |
| German | Wettbewerb | /ˈvɛtbəˌvɛʁp/ |
| Russian | конкурс | /ˈkonkʊrs/ |
| Hindi | प्रतियोगिता | /pratiyogita/ |
| Chinese | 竞赛 | /jìngsài/ |
| Japanese | コンテスト | /kontesuto/ |
| Arabic | مسابقة | /musabaqa/ |
| Portuguese | concurso | /kõˈkuʁsu/ |
| Bengali | প্রতিযোগিতা | /pratiyogita/ |
| Marathi | स्पर्धा | /spardha/ |
| Tamil | போட்டி | /pōṭṭi/ |
| Telugu | పోటీ | /pōṭī/ |
| Gujarati | સ્પર્ધા | /spardha/ |
| Kannada | ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆ | /spardhe/ |
| Malayalam | മത്സരം | /matsaram/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈkɒntɛst/ (Noun), /kənˈtɛst/ (Verb)
- American English: /ˈkɑːntɛst/ (Noun), /kənˈtɛst/ (Verb)
Historical Usage
The term "contest" has been used since the 16th century, primarily in legal and competitive contexts.
Cultural Nuances
In Western cultures, contests often imply fairness and equal opportunity, whereas in some societies, they may be informal or based on traditional rules.
More Information
Contests have been a part of human civilization for centuries, ranging from ancient Olympic games to modern reality show competitions.