contest

noun B2

Meaning

A contest is an event in which people compete against each other to win a prize or achieve recognition for their skills or talents.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "contest" with "competition"; while they are similar, a contest often implies a specific event with defined rules.

Example Sentences

Have you ever entered a singing contest before ?
I entered a contest to win free tickets to the concert .
She entered the contest to win a new laptop .
The annual art contest attracts talented participants from many countries .

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