contest
/ˈkɒntɛst/
con · test
ˈkɒn · tɛst
English Definition
n. a competition or struggle
Significado en Español
concurso, competencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cuộc thi, cuộc tranh tài
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Example Sentence
She won first prize in the singing contest.
她在歌唱比赛中获得了第一名。
Synonyms
competition
tournament
match
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “contest”:
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A
harmony
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B
competition
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C
truce
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D
agreement
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B — competition.
“contest” means n. a competition or struggle
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She entered the school spelling ______ and won first place quite easily.
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A
nap
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B
chore
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C
contest
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D
holiday
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C — contest.
“contest” means n. a competition or struggle
Common questions about “contest”
What does “contest” mean?
contest — n. a competition or struggle. In Chinese: 比赛，竞赛.
How do you pronounce “contest”?
contest is pronounced /ˈkɒntɛst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · test.
How do you use “contest” in a sentence?
She won first prize in the singing contest. (她在歌唱比赛中获得了第一名。)
What are synonyms for “contest”?
competition, tournament, match — all close in meaning to contest (n. a competition or struggle).
Is “contest” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. contest appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
