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US
/ˈɹaɪvəɫ/
]
[ UK /ɹˈaɪvəl/ ]
[ UK /ɹˈaɪvəl/ ]
VERB
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be the rival of, be in competition with
we are rivaling for first place in the race -
be equal to in quality or ability
Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
Nothing can rival cotton for durability
NOUN
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the contestant you hope to defeat
he had respect for his rivals
he wanted to know what the competition was doing
How To Use rival In A Sentence
- He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company.
- The clergyman and his son pricked up their ears at this, photography being with them only a degree less absorbing a pastime than that of walking; Ron awoke suddenly to the remembrance that his half-plate camera had never been unpacked since his arrival; and the three vied with each other in asking questions about the proposed excursion, and in urging that a date should be fixed. Big Game A Story for Girls
- Symbian's rivals have been tagging the company as Nokia's poodle for a couple of years now, and the deal is being widely seen as confirmation.
- Stars' glorious start to the season has hit a slight snag lately with a couple of draws, while their closest rival, Ballina, continues to string together victories.
- The theory I do not accept: one simply folds his sails, unships his rudder, and waits the will of Providence, or the arrival of some compelling fate. Saunterings
- There are some fantastic pubs and inns nearby but you should take advantage of the welcome pack you receive on arrival. The Sun
- In town for the competition is Phil's arch rival and inveterate cheat Ray and his lovely American daughter Christina.
- If the rivalry pwnage wasn't at tragic levels going into last year, it certainly is now.
- His sister Anaumed went over to Armorica in 490, and upon her arrival was married to Budic, king of the Armorican Britons. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March
- Clach climbed five places into fifth spot after a wash out in the Highland League, with a 2-0 triumph over north rivals Fort William.