contestant

/kənˈtɛstənt/noun

Elementary

A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.

One who brings a legal challenge.

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Synonyms

competitor

Related Words

adversary opponent

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

decongestant

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

cab cac cad cai cal cam can cao cap car

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

axt kant kate keto kort taki talk task teco actor

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