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rivals

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹaɪvəɫz// UK //ɹˈaɪvəlz// ri·vals

n. people or groups who are competing for the same thing, like a prize or a job. They are usually at a similar level of skill or power.

n. persons or entities competing for the same objective or for superiority in the same field. Often implies a long-standing or intense level of competition.


SIMPLE

The two companies are rivals in the smartphone market.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite being fierce rivals on the tennis court, the two players are actually close friends in private.

COMPLEX

The political landscape was dominated by two bitter rivals, each representing a vastly different vision for the nation's economic future.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'for' to indicate the goal of the competition.

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