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Magic79 Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

competition vs. contest

HI!

What's the difference between competition and contest?
  

Top answer

"Contest" has several definitions, but in this context: a contest is a competition where a prize is awarded to the winner.

— Remiel Jakab

  • "Contest" has several definitions, but in this context: a contest is a competition where a prize is awarded to the winner.
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"Contest" has several definitions, but in this context: a contest is a competition where a prize is awarded to the winner.
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Pls use the search feature (top right corner) for
competition contest

It will give you:
contest, competition
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Jackab,

Sorry, but what context is there?
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You wanted to know difference between competition and contest... so because 'contest' can mean several things(attempt, competition, argue) he deduced you don't care about meaning of attempt... see? that's the context (you are comparing competition and not attempt)
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Thanks Pao3 for the clarfication Emotion: smile
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