CONTENDER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the contestant you hope to defeat

Example: he had respect for his rivals; he wanted to know what the competition was doing

Synonyms

Competition, Contender, Challenger, Rival, Competitor

🔗 Related Words

contend – A related word in the same word family.

-er – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Children naturally create grammatical rules, showing language is hardwired in human brains.