contender

noun
UK: /kənˈtendə(r)/
US: /kənˈtendər/

  1. A person or group competing to win something.

    1. He is a strong contender for the prize so let's watch him.
    2. Several companies are major contenders in the smartphone market nowadays.

  2. Someone who competes strongly for a position or power.

    1. She is a contender in the election so pay attention to her words.
    2. The senator is a serious contender for the party's presidential nomination next year.

Synonyms

competitor rival opponent candidate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "contender" in English means: A person or group competing to win something., Someone who competes strongly for a position or power..

The phonetic transcription of "contender" is /kənˈtendə(r)/ in British English and /kənˈtendər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "contender": competitor, rival, opponent, candidate.

Example usage of "contender": "He is a strong contender for the prize so let's watch him.". More examples on the page.