contender
gb/kəntˈɛndɚ/ us/kəntˈɛndɚ/
B2
英語
induló, versenyző, esélyes, várományos, bajnokesélyes, jelölt, kihívó, versenytárs, szószóló
名詞
B2
1
用法パターン：
[someone/something] is a contender in [competition/field]
Twenty contenders entered the baking competition this year.
Idén húsz induló nevezett a sütőversenyre.
The event attracted contenders from more than a dozen countries.
Az esemény több mint egy tucat országból vonzott indulókat.
She beat every contender in her age group.
学習者向け例文
He is a contender in the race.
Ő is induló a versenyben.
Many contenders tried to win.
Sok versenyző próbált nyerni.
よくある間違い：
Don’t confuse contender (a competitor) with contend (the verb meaning compete or argue).
意味
person or team that competes
コロケーション
a contender in the race
|a contender in the tournament
|a new contender
|a contender emerges
|contenders line up
|a field of contenders
|contenders compete
|face a contender
|a strong contender
|a serious contender
類義語
competitor (More general word for anyone who competes.)
|
challenger (Often emphasizes challenging an existing leader or champion.)
対義語
non-contender (Someone not considered competitive or likely to win.)
テーマ
sports
|competition
|daily_life
定義
A person or team that competes.
A person, team, or group that competes against others in a contest, competition, or struggle.
名詞
B2
2
esélyes
B1
várományos
C1
用法パターン：
a contender for [title/prize/position]
Her film is a contender for best documentary.
A filmje esélyes a legjobb dokumentumfilm díjára.
After two strong quarters, the company became a contender for the market lead.
Két erős negyedév után a vállalat esélyessé vált a piacvezető szerepre.
He’s no longer seen as a contender for the role.
学習者向け例文
She is a contender for the award.
Ő esélyes a díjra.
よくある間違い：
Contender suggests a real possibility of winning; an ordinary candidate may not be competitive.
意味
candidate likely to win
コロケーション
a contender for the prize
|a contender for the job
|a contender for the award
|a leading contender
|a top contender
|a serious contender
|a strong contender
|a front-runner and contender
|emerge as a contender
|remain a contender
類義語
front-runner (Stronger: suggests currently in the lead.)
|
candidate (More neutral: does not necessarily imply a strong chance.)
対義語
outsider (Someone not expected to win or succeed.)
テーマ
competition
|business
|media
定義
Someone who has a good chance to win or be chosen.
A person or thing considered to have a real chance of winning, being chosen, or succeeding.
名詞
B2
3
用法パターン：
a contender for the title / a contender for [championship]
With that trade, they look like a real title contender.
Ezzel az átigazolással igazi bajnokesélyesnek tűnnek.
The coach believes the team can develop into contenders within two years.
Az edző szerint a csapat két éven belül bajnokesélyessé fejlődhet.
Injuries knocked them out of contender status.
学習者向け例文
The team is a contender this year.
A csapat idén bajnokesélyes.
よくある間違い：
In sports, contender often implies a top team; it’s stronger than just “participant.”
意味
athlete likely to challenge for title
コロケーション
a title contender
|a championship contender
|playoff contenders
|a contender for the crown
|legitimate contenders
|a contender this season
|contender status
|become a contender
|remain a contender
|a contender in the division
類義語
challenger (Often used for someone who may face the champion directly.)
対義語
also-ran (Someone who competes but is not competitive.)
テーマ
sports
|competition
定義
A team or player that could win the championship.
In sports, a player or team considered capable of challenging for a championship or title, especially at a high level.
名詞
B2
4
jelölt
A2
用法パターン：
a contender for [office/nomination]
Several contenders entered the race after the senator announced her retirement.
Miután a szenátor bejelentette a visszavonulását, több jelölt is beszállt a versenybe.
The debate helped one contender stand out from the rest.
A vita segített, hogy az egyik jelölt kitűnjön a többiek közül.
Polls show two clear contenders for the nomination.
学習者向け例文
She is a contender for mayor.
Ő az egyik polgármesterjelölt.
よくある間違い：
Contender is common in political news writing; in everyday speech, people often say candidate.
意味
person competing for political office
コロケーション
a presidential contender
|a contender for the nomination
|a contender for governor
|leading contenders
|rival contenders
|a crowded field of contenders
|party contenders
|a late contender
|a surprise contender
|drop out as a contender
類義語
candidate (More common and neutral for someone running for office.)
対義語
incumbent (The person currently holding the office (not a direct opposite, but contrasts with someone trying to win it).)
テーマ
politics
|news
定義
A person trying to win an election.
A person competing to win an election or to become a party’s nominee for political office.
名詞
C1
BUSINESS
5
kihívó
B2
versenytárs
B2
用法パターン：
[company/product] is a contender in [market/category]
The new model is a contender in the mid-range smartphone market.
Az új modell komoly kihívó a középkategóriás okostelefonok piacán.
After the redesign, the app became a serious contender against larger platforms.
Az áttervezés után az alkalmazás komoly kihívója lett a nagyobb platformoknak.
Analysts don’t see the startup as a contender yet.
学習者向け例文
This brand is a contender in the market.
Ez a márka komoly versenytárs a piacon.
よくある間違い：
With companies/products, contender often implies they could become a leader, not just that they exist in the market.
意味
business rival competing strongly
コロケーション
a major contender
|a contender in the market
|a contender in the sector
|a contender in the premium category
|a serious contender
|a new contender
|a rising contender
|a leading contender
|emerge as a contender
|position itself as a contender
類義語
rival (Broader: can be any competitor, not necessarily likely to win.)
|
challenger (Often suggests taking on an established market leader.)
対義語
also-ran (A weak competitor with little chance of success.)
テーマ
business
|technology
定義
A business or product that competes well in the market.
A company, product, or brand that competes strongly with others in a market or industry.
名詞
C1
FORMAL
6
szószóló
C1
用法パターン：
a contender that [clause]
One contender argues that the policy will reduce costs in the long run.
Az egyik szószóló szerint ez a szakpolitika hosszú távon csökkenteni fogja a költségeket.
Several contenders claim the study’s conclusions are misleading.
Több szószóló is azt állítja, hogy a tanulmány következtetései félrevezetők.
She is a leading contender for the view that the text is authentic.
よくある間違い：
This sense is much less common than the competition sense; many speakers would prefer 'argues' or 'claims' instead.
意味
person who argues for a view
コロケーション
a contender that
|a contender for the view
|a contender of the theory
|the main contenders
|contenders in the debate
類義語
advocate (Emphasizes publicly supporting an idea.)
|
proponent (Formal; emphasizes supporting a proposal or theory.)
対義語
opponent (Someone who argues against a view.)
テーマ
academics
|law
|communication
定義
Someone who says strongly that something is true.
A person who argues or asserts that a particular idea or claim is true.
文法
辞書形
contender
IPA
GB/kəntˈɛndɚ/
US/kəntˈɛndɚ/
音節・強勢
con - tender （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (tender)
活用形
Noun
- Base: contender
- Plural: contenders
関連語
Forms
contenders
noun
Core family
contend
verb C1
contention
noun C1
Related words
contest
noun A2
contestant
noun B1
Advanced or less common
contentious
adjective C1
表現
dark-horse contender
1/dˈɑɹk hˈɔɹs kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
unexpected competitor who may win
A surprising person or team who might win.
例文
- She entered as a dark-horse contender and ended up winning the tournament.
- The new candidate is a dark-horse contender in the primary.
- A small studio became a dark-horse contender for best picture.
leading contender
1/lˈidɪŋ kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
one of the most likely winners
A person or team with a very good chance to win.
例文
- She’s a leading contender for the position.
- Two leading contenders pulled ahead after the final debate.
- The club is widely viewed as a leading contender for the title.
学習者向け例文
- He is a leading contender for the prize.
serious contender
1/sˈɪɹiəs kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
genuine rival with real chances
Someone who really could win.
例文
- With her experience, she’s a serious contender for the leadership role.
- The update makes the app a serious contender in its category.
- They were never a serious contender to win the league.
学習者向け例文
- Our team is a serious contender now.
title contender
1/tˈaɪtəl kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
team or athlete aiming for title
A team or player who could win the championship.
例文
- They’re not a title contender without a stronger defense.
- Two title contenders meet in the semifinal tonight.
- The coach says the squad can become a title contender next season.
学習者向け例文
- My team is a title contender.
top contender
1/tˈɑp kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
one of the best candidates
One of the best people or teams who could win.
例文
- She’s a top contender for the award this year.
- The injury could sideline a top contender before the finals.
- Analysts named three top contenders for the contract.
学習者向け例文
- He is a top contender in the race.