Meaning of Contender | Babel Free
kənˈtɛn.dɚDefinitions
- Someone who competes with one or more other people.
- Someone who has a viable chance of winning a competition.
Equivalents
Examples
“In April 2014, towards the end of Özil’s first season at Arsenal – which had been marked by highs and lows – Wenger predicted the German would be a contender for the player of the year awards in 2014‑15.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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