"competitive" meaning in All languages combined

See competitive on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-competitive.wav [UK] Forms: competitive [positive], more competitive [comparative], most competitive [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If someone is competitive, they want very much to be the best at everything.
    Sense id: simple-competitive-en-adj-5cZkzVwZ
  2. If something is competitive, there is competition.
    Sense id: simple-competitive-en-adj-i3lSjOLt
  3. If someone or something is competitive, they have a good chance of winning or being chosen.
    Sense id: simple-competitive-en-adj-u76a3Rms
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          "text": "The shoe comes in sizes 6-11 and retails for the very competitive price of £34.99."
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          "text": "The right product and marketing mix can give the company a competitive advantage over its rivals."
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