Different meaning

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Different meaning

zvonka.rink

Different meaning

Hi,

I need some help. Should the noun competition in the sentence:

-Many reality programmes revolve around competitions. (countable- meaning a contest for a prize)

be used as a countable noun or

-Many reality programmes revolve around competition. (uncountable-meaning the action of competing)

be used as an uncountable noun?

To me both forms seem OK.

I thank you for your answers in advance.

8 Jun 2022

I agree - both are good. Competition - the actual notion of competing. Competitions - the actual competitions involved.

9 Jun 2022

yanogator

I, too, agree.

Bruce

9 Jun 2022

Julip

Yes, your explanation sounds right to me too.

9 Jun 2022