competitively

Thân thiện

The two companies bid competitively for the new contract.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a manner involving competition or rivalry: Performing an action in a way that strives to gain an advantage over others, often by offering better quality, lower prices, or superior performance. 2. In a way that is as good as or better than others in a market or field: Acting or operating in a manner that allows one to contend successfully against rivals.

Usage

The adverb "competitively" modifies verbs to describe how an action is performed in a competitive context. It is commonly used in business, economics, sports, and academic settings. - It typically follows the verb it modifies or appears before a past participle (e.g., competitively priced). - It describes the manner of an action, not the action itself.

Examples

• Business/Commerce:
  • The new store sells its products competitively to attract customers.
  • To enter the global market, we must price our goods competitively.
• Sports/Activities:
  • She trained hard to swim competitively at the national level.
  • The two chess players stared competitively at the board.
• General:
  • The siblings always played games competitively, each determined to win.

Advanced Usage

• "Competitively priced": A common phrase meaning priced in a way that is comparable to or better than the prices of rivals.
  • The new smartphone model is competitively priced, making it very popular.
• "To compete competitively": While somewhat redundant, this phrase is used for emphasis on the nature of the competition.
  • The team was not just participating; they were there to compete competitively for the championship.

Variants and Related Words

• Competitive (adjective): Having a strong desire to win or be more successful than others; relating to or characterized by competition.
  • He has a very competitive nature.
  • We operate in a competitive industry.
• Competition (noun): The activity or condition of competing against others.
  • There is fierce competition for the best jobs.
• Competitor (noun): A person or organization that competes against others.
  • Our main competitor launched a similar product.

Synonyms

• Aggressively (in a business/market context)
• Ruthlessly (with a stronger, often negative connotation)
• Vigorously
• Keenly (chiefly British English)

Antonyms

• Cooperatively
• Collaboratively
• Noncompetitively

Related Phrases

• Bid competitively: To offer a price (in an auction or tender) in a way that is designed to beat rival offers.
  • Several firms were invited to bid competitively for the construction contract.
• Play competitively: To participate in a game or sport with a strong desire to win.
  • Even in a friendly match, he always plays competitively.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in competition
   • the companies should bid competitively