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Contest

usgb/ˈkɑːntest/Volume
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Context Matters

Identify if 'contest' refers to a sports match, political race, or intellectual competition.

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The chess tournament was an intense contest of wit and strategy.
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Cultural Events

'Contest' often labels competitions in music, arts, and cooking, not just athletics or academics.

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The barbecue contest attracted chefs from across the country.
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Collocation Importance

Learn common word pairs; 'enter a contest' means to participate, while 'win a contest' means to succeed.

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Hundreds enter the contest, but only one will emerge victorious.
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