Competitively

/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that relates to or involves competition.

The athletes trained competitively to improve their chances of winning the championship.

In a way that seeks to gain an advantage over others.

Companies must price their products competitively to attract more customers.

With an emphasis on competition and rivalry.

The school encourages students to participate competitively in various sports.

In a context where success is measured relative to others.

They acted competitively during the sales pitch, trying to outdo their rivals.

Derived from the word 'competitive', which comes from the Latin 'competere', meaning 'to strive together'.

compete for

To strive against others for something.

competitive edge

An advantage over competitors.

competitive nature

A tendency to engage in competition.

competitive

Relating to a situation in which people or organizations compete.

competition

The activity or condition of competing.

competitiveness

The state of being competitive.

In the game

She plays competitively, always wanting to win.

In the zone

When she gets competitive, she really turns it on.