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vie

/vaɪ/

Meanings
noun
A contest.

Examples :

"The annual school spelling bee was a fierce vie for the top spot. "
sport game action achievement

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration eagerly

eagerly adverb

/ˈiːɡəli/ /ˈiɡɚli/

In an eager manner.

"The children eagerly awaited their turn to play outside. "

Illustration contest

contest noun

/ˈkɒn.tɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/

Controversy; debate.

"no contest"

Illustration contend

contend verb

/kənˈtɛnd/

To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

"The siblings contended over which video game they would get to play next. "

Illustration suitors

suitors noun

/ˈsuːtərz/

One who pursues someone, especially a woman, for marriage; a wooer; one who courts someone.

"Sentence: "Many suitors sent Maria flowers, hoping to win her affection." "

Illustration superiority

superiority noun

/ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

The state of being superior.

"Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football."

Illustration attention

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

Illustration spelling

spelling verb

/ˈspɛlɪŋ/

To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

"The magician's words seemed to spell her into a deep sleep. "

Illustration emulation

emulation noun

/ɛmjʊˈleɪʃən/

The endeavor or desire to equal or excel someone else in qualities or actions.

"a great figure who is worthy of respect and emulation"

Illustration compete

compete verb

/kəm.ˈpiːt/

To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend

"The two brothers competed for the last slice of pizza. "