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⚔️rival

noun, verb
/ˈraɪvəl/
Ritual Rivalry

Meaning

a person or thing competing with another for the same goal or superiority in the same field
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Example Sentences

The two companies are fierce rivals in the smartphone market.

The two companies have been business rivals for decades.

Example Expressions

arch rival

Synonyms

competitor, opponent, challenger, adversary, foe
Entry 1
competitor, opponent, challenger, adversary, foe
Entry 2
competitor, opponent, adversary, challenger

Antonyms

ally, partner, supporter, friend
Entry 1
ally, partner, supporter
Entry 2
ally, partner, friend, supporter

Collocations

main rival, business rival, political rival, sports rival, fierce rival
Entry 1
main rival, business rival, political rival, sports rival
Entry 2
business rival, fierce rival, political rival

More Example Sentences

Geopolitical rivalry often leads to proxy conflicts.

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