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I really want to try soccer after I retire because I've watched football over the years and I think I could be a good contender.
Usain Bolt

Meaning of "contender" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONTENDER

contender  [kənˈtendə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONTENDER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Contender is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONTENDER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Contender

Contender may refer to: ▪ Contender, commonly used in books, TV shows, plays, and films ▪ The Contender, film directed by Sam Newfield ▪ The Contender, 2000 film starring Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, and Jeff Bridges ▪ The Contender, 1967 novel by Robert Lipsyte ▪ The Contender, code name for the novel Procession of the Dead by author Darren Shan ▪ "The Contender", a song by Menahan Street Band on the 2008 album Make the Road by Walking ▪ "Contender", a song by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart on their 2009 self-titled album The Pains of Being Pure at HeartThe Contender, a 2005 boxing-based reality television series or its spinoffs ▪ The Contenders, a 2011 C-SPAN series about influential American presidential nominees ▪ Contender, type of sailing dinghy ▪ The Contender, single shot, break-action firearm made as a pistol or rifle, manufactured by Thompson Center Arms ▪ A variety of green beans...

Definition of contender in the English dictionary

The definition of contender in the dictionary is a competitor.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONTENDER


corrigenda
ˌkɒrɪˈdʒendə
definienda
dɪˌfɪnɪˈendə
delenda
dɪˈlendə
mender
ˈmendə
misrender
ˌmɪsˈrendə
misspender
ˌmɪsˈspendə
overspender
ˌəʊvəˈspendə
pudenda
puːˈdendə
recommender
ˌrekəˈmendə
referenda
ˌrefəˈrendə
reoffender
ˈriːəˌfendə
roadmender
ˈrəʊdmendə
sender
ˈsendə
tailender
ˌteɪlˈendə
untender
ʌnˈtendə
vender
ˈvendə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONTENDER

contend
contendent
contending
contendingly
contenement
content
content provider
content word
content-addressable storage
contentation
contented
contentedly
contentedness
contention
contentious
contentiously
contentiousness
contentless
contentment
contents

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONTENDER

Alexander
bartender
bender
blender
calender
defender
ender
entender
extender
fender
gender
lavender
lender
offender
pretender
render
slender
surrender
suspender
tender
transgender

Synonyms and antonyms of contender in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CONTENDER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «contender» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of contender

Translation of «contender» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONTENDER

Find out the translation of contender to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of contender from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «contender» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

竞争者
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

contendiente
570 millions of speakers

English

contender
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दावेदार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المنافس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

претендентом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

competidor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রতিযোগী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

candidat
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pesaing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kandidat
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

競技参加者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

경쟁자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Contender
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cử
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போட்டியாளராக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पर्धक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yarışmacı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

concorrente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pretendentem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

претендентом
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pretendent
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υποψήφιος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aanspraakmaker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

utmanare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kandidat
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of contender

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTENDER»

The term «contender» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.660 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTENDER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about contender

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5 QUOTES WITH «CONTENDER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word contender.
1
Usain Bolt
I really want to try soccer after I retire because I've watched football over the years and I think I could be a good contender.
2
Dale Earnhardt
That's what we're striving for, making us a contender in every race.
3
Gracie Gold
I think if I just do what I do every day, on the extraordinary Olympic stage, I could be a podium contender.
4
Budd Schulberg
I could have had class. I could have been a contender.
5
Chely Wright
It's a great feeling to be recognized by your peers. It's an even better feeling to be welcomed and accepted by country radio and its listeners. If desire is any part of this equation, then I'm a contender!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONTENDER»

Discover the use of contender in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to contender and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Contender
Before you can be a champion, you have to be a contender.
Robert Lipsyte, 2010
2
The Contender
Before you can be a champion, you have to be a contender.
Robert Lipsyte, 1987
3
The Sixteenth Round: From Number 1 Contender to Number 45472
The survivor of a difficult childhood and youth, Rubin Carter rose to become a top contender for the middleweight boxing crown.
Rubin Hurricane Carter, Rubin Carter, 2011
4
Be a Contender, Not Just a Contestant!: A Winning Strategy ...
Be a Contender, Not Just a Contestant by Reverend Kenneth L. Gainous, will answer all of these prevalent questions and provide a spiritual strategy that will transform the mediocre believer into a warrior for Jesus Christ!
Kenneth L. Gainous, 2002
5
You Are a Contender!: Build Emotional Muscle to Perform ...
If you are a leader who wants to lead more effectively, a worker who wants to achieve more, an athlete who wants to win more, or you want better performance in all areas of your life, you need this book.
John Haime, 2009
6
The Contender: Christopher Glenn Vs. Sickle Cell Anemia
"The Contender" is a book that hopefully inspires others to keep fighting and to never give up. This book will help increase awareness for sickle cell and explain the daily lives of those with this illness.
Christopher Glenn, 2012
7
CliffsNotes on Lipsyte's The Contender
Other features that help you figure out this important work include Life and background of the author, Robert Lipsyte Introduction to the book with a synopsis, character list, and character map Summaries, critical commentaries, and ...
Stanley P Baldwin, 2001
8
The Contender: Richard Nixon: the Congress Years, 1946 To 1952
Here is the rise of Richard Nixon, from nobody to vice president, that makes all previous biographies obsolete. Here is the Nixon that history will now remember.
Irwin F. Gellman, 2007
9
Who Was Who on Tv
Alternate Contender Angela Stearns 1992 Alternate Contender Vince Granger 1993 Announcer John Harlan 1990-1993 Contender A.J. Perling 1992 Contender Andy Kamp 1993 Contender Annette McBride 1993 Contender April Wheat 1993 ...
Norman Chance, 2010
10
The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's ...
$500 Exc.: $350 VGood: $300 THOMPSON/CENTER CONTENDER STAINLESS Same specs as Contender except stainless steel construction with blued sights; black Rynite forend; ambidextrous finger-groove grip with built-in rubber recoil ...
Dan Shideler, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONTENDER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term contender is used in the context of the following news items.
1
UFC contender McGregor confident of 'dismantling' Mayweather …
UFC contender Conar McGregor said that he would love to get into the boxing ring and dismantle undefeated welterweight champion Floyd ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
2
Every Public Campaign Trip, by Every 2016 Presidential Contender
The early-voting and big-money states got the most attention, but every state (except for 3) received a visit from a presidential hopeful during ... «National Journal, Jul 15»
3
Jaworski Buying Bills As Contender - Today's Pigskin
Despite the Bills' issues under center, they are still viewed as a playoff contender. As previously stated, the talent on defense coupled with Rex ... «Today's Pigskin, Jul 15»
4
Daniel Cormier Surprised That Alexander Gustafsson Was Named …
... Five Jose Aldo Knockouts. Jun 29, 2015. Home News Daniel Cormier Surprised Alexander Gustafsson Was Named Number One Contender. «LowKick MMA, Jul 15»
5
Phillies' Papelbon stumps for trade to contender - ESPN.com
I've always been straightforward that I want to go play for a contender, and I'm not going to shy away from it. I feel like that's my right and my ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
6
Final Offseason Steps Could Decide Dallas Mavericks' Contender
But there is still work to do to achieve the status of a true title contender. Dallas might have landed two prized free agents, but they didn't come ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
7
Presidential Contender Jim Webb Almost Beat a Man to Death, Aide …
In a recent book, a former aide to the Democratic presidential contender recalls a belligerent, pugnacious egomaniac who boasted of a violent ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
8
Wimbledon 2015 - Nick Bollettieri: Maria Sharapova is again a …
But she's back to form and fitness, and a contender again. This is the first year she has reached the last eight since 2011, when she lost the final ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
9
Republican White House contender Rubio to deliver economic …
Republican White House contender Rubio to deliver economic speech. Reuters News | Jul 07, 2015. Share on Facebook. SHARES. By James Oliphant. «Town Hall, Jul 15»
10
Labour leadership contender Jeremy Corbyn's vision for Wales and …
Labour leadership contender Jeremy Corbyn's vision for Wales and the party's future. 12:18, 6 July 2015. Opinion; by WalesOnline ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»

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