Basic Details
Word: Contestant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who takes part in a competition or contest.
Synonyms: Competitor, Contestant, Challenger
Antonyms: Non-participant, Bystander
Idioms and Phrases
- Every dog has its day: Everyone gets a chance to succeed, even if its just once. Example: "This contest is her chance to shine; every dog has its day."
- Put your best foot forward: To try your hardest to do something well. Example: "As a contestant, you should always put your best foot forward in the competition."
Usage Examples
Example 1: As a contestant in the spelling bee, Maria was excited and a bit nervous about showing her skills.
Example 2: The talent show had many talented contestants who sang, danced, and performed magic tricks.
Example 3: Each contestant received a score from the judges based on their performance during the competition.
Fun Fact
The word "contestant" stems from the Latin word "contestari," which means "to call together" or "to challenge," often associated with competing for a prize or recognition.
Famous Quote
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "contestant" mean?
a) A person who judges a competition
b) A person who takes part in a competition
c) A spectator in a contest
d) A fan of a show
Answer: b) A person who takes part in a competition
2. Which of these is a synonym of "contestant"?
a) Observer
b) Spectator
c) Challenger
d) Assistant
Answer: c) Challenger
3. What is an antonym of "contestant"?
a) Challenger
b) Non-participant
c) Candidate
d) Competitor
Answer: b) Non-participant
4. Which sentence uses "contestant" correctly?
a) The contestant wrote a book.
b) The contestant cooked a delicious meal for the event.
c) The contestant ran the marathon for charity.
d) The contestant painted a picture.
Answer: b) The contestant cooked a delicious meal for the event.
5. Which idiom means to make an effort to do your best?
a) Every dog has its day
b) Put your best foot forward
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: b) Put your best foot forward
