American Dictionary
Definition competitive in American English
competitive
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/kəmˈpetətɪv/
Example
The weakness of the pound should give manufacturers a competitive edge.
Example
Many firms are struggling to survive in a highly competitive marketplace.
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2
always trying to be more successful than other people
Example
She has a reputation for being a fiercely competitive player.
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