contending

Saykuhn-TEN-ding/kənˈtɛndɪŋ/

Noun pluralcontendings

2 meanings of contending

1
verb
Present participle and gerund of contend. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now or ongoing.
The two teams are contending for the top spot this season.
She is contending that the new rules were unfair to her group.
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2
nouncountable or uncountable
The act of arguing, fighting, or competing strongly with others over something.
Like two dogs pulling on opposite ends of the same rope.
The endless contending between the two groups made any teamwork impossible.
All that contending over small details left everyone tired and upset.
Similarwrangling, strife, conflict, rivalry, competition
Oppositecooperation, harmony
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contending is a form of contend

contend, verb: To work hard to deal with a problem or hard situation. Full entry

Forms: contendcontends he/she/itcontending -ing formcontended past tense, past participle
Spelling: contend → contending: add -ing

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