Meaning & use
competitive
Having a strong desire to win or succeed compared with others, or capable of competing effectively.
See it in a sentence
She's always been competitive, even in casual board games with friends.
The company lowered its prices to stay competitive in a crowded market.
A note on using this word
Competitive can describe a person's personality trait or a business's ability to succeed against rivals, and context usually makes clear which is meant.
Words with a similar meaning
rivalrouscutthroat
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Words with an opposite meaning
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