Definition, synonyms and related words
present participle of compete
"The two runners are competing side by side down the final stretch of the track."
In plain English: Competing means trying to win against someone else in a game, contest, or race.
"The two soccer teams are competing for first place in the league."
Being in the state of competition (often unintentionally).
"The two new coffee shops on the corner are competing simply by attracting the same local customers without trying to outdo each other directly."
In plain English: Competing means working against someone else to win something, like trying harder than others at a game or race.
"The two competing teams are fighting for first place in the league."
Usage: Use competing to describe situations where two or more forces, interests, or activities clash without necessarily being organized as a formal contest. This adjective often highlights unintended conflicts between elements that vie for limited resources or attention simultaneously.