contender
gb/kəntˈɛndɚ/ us/kəntˈɛndɚ/
B2
ஆங்கிலம்
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
role
1
person or team that competes
A person or team that competes.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone/something] is a contender in [competition/field]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Don’t confuse contender (a competitor) with contend (the verb meaning compete or argue).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
competitor (More general word for anyone who competes.)
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challenger (Often emphasizes challenging an existing leader or champion.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
non-contender (Someone not considered competitive or likely to win.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
கருப்பொருள்கள்
sports
|competition
|daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
- Twenty contenders entered the baking competition this year.
- The event attracted contenders from more than a dozen countries.
- She beat every contender in her age group.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He is a contender in the race.
- Many contenders tried to win.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
role
2
candidate likely to win
Someone who has a good chance to win or be chosen.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a contender for [title/prize/position]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Contender suggests a real possibility of winning; an ordinary candidate may not be competitive.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
front-runner (Stronger: suggests currently in the lead.)
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candidate (More neutral: does not necessarily imply a strong chance.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
outsider (Someone not expected to win or succeed.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
கருப்பொருள்கள்
competition
|business
|media
உதாரணங்கள்
- Her film is a contender for best documentary.
- After two strong quarters, the company became a contender for the market lead.
- He’s no longer seen as a contender for the role.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- She is a contender for the award.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
role
3
athlete likely to challenge for title
A team or player that could win the championship.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a contender for the title / a contender for [championship]
பொதுவான தவறு:
In sports, contender often implies a top team; it’s stronger than just “participant.”
இணைச்சொற்கள்
challenger (Often used for someone who may face the champion directly.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
also-ran (Someone who competes but is not competitive.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
கருப்பொருள்கள்
sports
|competition
உதாரணங்கள்
- With that trade, they look like a real title contender.
- The coach believes the team can develop into contenders within two years.
- Injuries knocked them out of contender status.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The team is a contender this year.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
role
4
person competing for political office
A person trying to win an election.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a contender for [office/nomination]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Contender is common in political news writing; in everyday speech, people often say candidate.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
candidate (More common and neutral for someone running for office.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
incumbent (The person currently holding the office (not a direct opposite, but contrasts with someone trying to win it).)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
கருப்பொருள்கள்
politics
|news
உதாரணங்கள்
- Several contenders entered the race after the senator announced her retirement.
- The debate helped one contender stand out from the rest.
- Polls show two clear contenders for the nomination.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- She is a contender for mayor.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
business
C1
role
5
business rival competing strongly
A business or product that competes well in the market.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[company/product] is a contender in [market/category]
பொதுவான தவறு:
With companies/products, contender often implies they could become a leader, not just that they exist in the market.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
rival (Broader: can be any competitor, not necessarily likely to win.)
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challenger (Often suggests taking on an established market leader.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
also-ran (A weak competitor with little chance of success.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business
|technology
உதாரணங்கள்
- The new model is a contender in the mid-range smartphone market.
- After the redesign, the app became a serious contender against larger platforms.
- Analysts don’t see the startup as a contender yet.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- This brand is a contender in the market.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
formal
C1
role
6
person who argues for a view
Someone who says strongly that something is true.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a contender that [clause]
பொதுவான தவறு:
This sense is much less common than the competition sense; many speakers would prefer 'argues' or 'claims' instead.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
advocate (Emphasizes publicly supporting an idea.)
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proponent (Formal; emphasizes supporting a proposal or theory.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
opponent (Someone who argues against a view.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a contender that
|a contender for the view
|a contender of the theory
|the main contenders
|contenders in the debate
கருப்பொருள்கள்
academics
|law
|communication
உதாரணங்கள்
- One contender argues that the policy will reduce costs in the long run.
- Several contenders claim the study’s conclusions are misleading.
- She is a leading contender for the view that the text is authentic.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
contender
IPA
GB/kəntˈɛndɚ/
US/kəntˈɛndɚ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
con - tender (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tender)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: contender
- Plural: contenders
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்
dark-horse contender
1/dˈɑɹk hˈɔɹs kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
unexpected competitor who may win
A surprising person or team who might win.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
serious contender
1/sˈɪɹiəs kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
genuine rival with real chances
Someone who really could win.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
title contender
1/tˈaɪtəl kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
team or athlete aiming for title
A team or player who could win the championship.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
top contender
1/tˈɑp kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
one of the best candidates
One of the best people or teams who could win.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.