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contest

The correct spelling is contest.

How to pronounce contest

/ˈkɒn.tɛst/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɒn.tɛst/

Say it like: Con-tes-t

The correct spelling is contest. Controversy; debate. For example: "no contest"

Usage Examples

no contest

The child entered the spelling contest.

I will contest for the open seat on the board.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Controversy; debate.
  2. 2.Struggle for superiority; combat.
  3. 3.A competition.

verb

  1. 1.To contend.
  2. 2.To call into question; to oppose.
  3. 3.To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
  4. 4.To make a subject of litigation; to defend, as a suit; to dispute or resist, as a claim, by course of law.

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