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competitions

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/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃənz/ · com-pe-ti-tions

An event or contest in which people compete for a prize or recognition.

Meanings

nounformal

An event or contest in which people compete for a prize or recognition.

ایسا ایونٹ یا مقابلہ جس میں لوگ انعام یا پہچان کے لئے مقابلہ کرتے ہیں۔

مقابلے

muqablay

Formal: مقابلہColloquial: مقابلہ

Synonyms

contesttournamentmatchمقابلہٹورنامنٹمیچ

Antonyms

cooperationcollaborationharmonyتعاونہمکاریہم آہنگی

Common Collocations

  • sports competitions
  • academic competitions
  • annual competitions

Example Sentences

She participated in several art competitions this year.

اس نے اس سال کئی فن پارے کے مقابلوں میں حصہ لیا۔

Us ne is saal kai fun paray ke muqablayon mein hissa liya.

The competitions were fierce, and only the best won prizes.

مقابلے سخت تھے، اور صرف بہترین افراد نے انعامات جیتے۔

Muqablay sakht the, aur sirf behtareen afraad ne inaamaat jeete.

He is training hard for the upcoming competitions.

وہ آنے والے مقابلوں کے لئے سخت محنت کر رہا ہے۔

Woh aanay wale muqablayon ke liye sakht mehnat kar raha hai.

Easily Confused With

competition:Competition often refers to a singular event, while competitions is the plural form referring to multiple events.

Word Family

compete
verbمقابلہ کرنا
competitor
nounمقابلہ کرنے والا
competitive
adjectiveمقابلہ کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Competitions can be remembered as events where many come together to compete.

Imagine a sports arena filled with athletes competing for gold medals.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ایک کا مقابلہ ہوتا ہے جہاں بام عروج پر کھڑا ہے

Har aik ka muqabala hota hai jahan bam urooj par khada hai

Everyone competes where they stand at the peak of success.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مقابلہ کرنا ہے تو تیار رہو

Muqabala karna hai to tayyar raho

If you want to compete, be prepared.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "competitio" — a striving together

First known use: 15th century

The word 'competition' has its roots in Latin 'competitio', which refers to a state of striving together. It evolved through Middle French before entering the English language.