contender
gb/kəntˈɛndɚ/ us/kəntˈɛndɚ/
B2
İngilizce
induló, versenyző, esélyes, várományos, bajnokesélyes, jelölt, kihívó, versenytárs, szószóló
İSIM
B2
1
Kullanım kalıbı:
[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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
He is a contender in the race.
Ő is induló a versenyben.
Many contenders tried to win.
Sok versenyző próbált nyerni.
Sık yapılan hata:
Don’t confuse contender (a competitor) with contend (the verb meaning compete or argue).
Anlam
person or team that competes
Eşdizimler
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
Eş anlamlılar
competitor (More general word for anyone who competes.)
|
challenger (Often emphasizes challenging an existing leader or champion.)
Zıt anlamlılar
non-contender (Someone not considered competitive or likely to win.)
Konular
sports
|competition
|daily_life
Tanım
A person or team that competes.
A person, team, or group that competes against others in a contest, competition, or struggle.
İSIM
B2
2
esélyes
B1
várományos
C1
Kullanım kalıbı:
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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
She is a contender for the award.
Ő esélyes a díjra.
Sık yapılan hata:
Contender suggests a real possibility of winning; an ordinary candidate may not be competitive.
Anlam
candidate likely to win
Eşdizimler
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
Eş anlamlılar
front-runner (Stronger: suggests currently in the lead.)
|
candidate (More neutral: does not necessarily imply a strong chance.)
Zıt anlamlılar
outsider (Someone not expected to win or succeed.)
Konular
competition
|business
|media
Tanım
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.
İSIM
B2
3
Kullanım kalıbı:
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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
The team is a contender this year.
A csapat idén bajnokesélyes.
Sık yapılan hata:
In sports, contender often implies a top team; it’s stronger than just “participant.”
Anlam
athlete likely to challenge for title
Eşdizimler
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
Eş anlamlılar
challenger (Often used for someone who may face the champion directly.)
Zıt anlamlılar
also-ran (Someone who competes but is not competitive.)
Konular
sports
|competition
Tanım
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.
İSIM
B2
4
jelölt
A2
Kullanım kalıbı:
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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
She is a contender for mayor.
Ő az egyik polgármesterjelölt.
Sık yapılan hata:
Contender is common in political news writing; in everyday speech, people often say candidate.
Anlam
person competing for political office
Eşdizimler
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
Eş anlamlılar
candidate (More common and neutral for someone running for office.)
Zıt anlamlılar
incumbent (The person currently holding the office (not a direct opposite, but contrasts with someone trying to win it).)
Konular
politics
|news
Tanım
A person trying to win an election.
A person competing to win an election or to become a party’s nominee for political office.
İSIM
C1
BUSINESS
5
kihívó
B2
versenytárs
B2
Kullanım kalıbı:
[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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
This brand is a contender in the market.
Ez a márka komoly versenytárs a piacon.
Sık yapılan hata:
With companies/products, contender often implies they could become a leader, not just that they exist in the market.
Anlam
business rival competing strongly
Eşdizimler
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
Eş anlamlılar
rival (Broader: can be any competitor, not necessarily likely to win.)
|
challenger (Often suggests taking on an established market leader.)
Zıt anlamlılar
also-ran (A weak competitor with little chance of success.)
Konular
business
|technology
Tanım
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.
İSIM
C1
FORMAL
6
szószóló
C1
Kullanım kalıbı:
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.
Sık yapılan hata:
This sense is much less common than the competition sense; many speakers would prefer 'argues' or 'claims' instead.
Anlam
person who argues for a view
Eşdizimler
a contender that
|a contender for the view
|a contender of the theory
|the main contenders
|contenders in the debate
Eş anlamlılar
advocate (Emphasizes publicly supporting an idea.)
|
proponent (Formal; emphasizes supporting a proposal or theory.)
Zıt anlamlılar
opponent (Someone who argues against a view.)
Konular
academics
|law
|communication
Tanım
Someone who says strongly that something is true.
A person who argues or asserts that a particular idea or claim is true.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
contender
IPA
GB/kəntˈɛndɚ/
US/kəntˈɛndɚ/
Heceler ve vurgu
con - tender (2 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tender)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: contender
- Plural: contenders
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler
dark-horse contender
1/dˈɑɹk hˈɔɹs kəntˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
unexpected competitor who may win
A surprising person or team who might win.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- He is a top contender in the race.