CEFR B2

challenger

noun

Meaning

A person, team, or thing that competes against another, especially in a contest or election, often aiming to defeat an established champion or leader.

Examples

The boxer, a young challenger, faced the reigning champion in the final match.
In the upcoming election, the incumbent mayor will face a strong challenger from the opposition party.

Synonyms: opponent, contender, rival, aspirant

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challenger (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃælɪndʒər/

Definition

A person, team, or thing that competes against another, especially in a contest or election, often aiming to defeat an established champion or leader.

Examples

The boxer, a young challenger, faced the reigning champion in the final match.
In the upcoming election, the incumbent mayor will face a strong challenger from the opposition party.
The new software emerged as a serious challenger to the market leader, offering innovative features.

How to Use challenger

challenger to (prepositional phrase): Someone or something that competes against another for a position or title. — "The young athlete proved to be a formidable challenger to the world record holder."

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