contender

/kənˈtendə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈtendər/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈten-dər/ (ame, mw)

contender — noun

  • contendersingular
  • contendersplural

1. a person or group that enters a competition and has a good chance of being the w

1.名詞B2
釋義

a person or group that enters a competition and has a good chance of being the winner

例句

Ravi was the youngest contender in the boxing championship this year.

contender + in + [competition name]

Several contenders have signed up for the cooking contest at the school fair.

同義詞
  • competitor

    broader term — anyone taking part in a contest, whether they can win or not

  • contestant

    more common in TV shows and games; does not necessarily imply a chance of winning

  • challenger

    specifically someone competing against a current champion or title-holder

反義詞
  • spectator

    someone who watches a competition rather than taking part

文法句型

contender + for + something (prize, title, position)

contender + in + competition (race, contest, championship)

用法筆記

Often used with an adjective before it (serious contender, strong contender, leading contender) to show how likely someone is to win. Followed by 'for' + the prize or position, or 'in' + the competition name.

常見錯誤

❌He is a contender of the gold medal.
✅He is a contender for the gold medal.
💡Use 'for' (not 'of') after 'contender' to show what prize or position someone is trying to win.