vying

Meanings

• verb

  Competing or striving to gain or win something, especially against opponents or rivals.

• Engaging in a struggle or contest for power or influence.

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Antonyms

concede , reconcile

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Synonyms

battle , compete , oppose

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vying
dying , lying , spying

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Variants

List of all variants of vying that leads to same result
vie , vying , vied , vier , viers , vies

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Etymology

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From Old French viger, meaning 'to be lively, to be active'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vying' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In the Middle Ages, knights would 'vie' for the honor of being the first to perform a chivalric deed.

3. In ancient Greece, athletes would 'vie' for the honor of winning an Olympic gold medal.

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Related Concepts

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1. competition: The process of engaging in a struggle or contest to win a prize or achieve a goal.

2. rivalry: A state of open or obscure opposition, especially in professional or sporting contests.

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Culture

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In literature, 'vying' is often used to describe characters competing or striving for a goal, such as power, love, or victory. In art, the concept of 'vying' can be seen in paintings depicting competitive sports or contests. In music, 'vying' can be found in songs about competition and struggle.

How to Memorize "vying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people or animals competing against each other for a prize or goal. Visualize the struggle and the determination of each competitor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vying' with the idea of competition and struggle. Think of a competition or contest when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating 'vying' with the phrase 'striving to win' or 'competing for a prize'.

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