"Tie" or "neck in neck".
sex!!
Duel
forfeit, concede
Vying , struggling , contending ,
difficulties
Another word is an aqaintence.
Close.
synonym = a word that means the same or very close to the same thing as another word synonym for exhalation= breathe out let air out
No, the word contest is not an adverb.The word contest is a verb ("we will contest the decision") and a noun ("I entered the contest").
Focused, vigilant. To be alert is to be on one's guard, to pay close attention, to be wide awake and very aware of one's surroundings.
"Ancient" is another word for very old.
Conclude.