word
Contention
Kuh-NTEH-nshuhn
/kʌˈntɛnʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
contention
Dictionary meaning
The act of competing as for profit or a prize.
Examples
- The teams were in fierce contention for first place.
Synonyms: competition
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