rival (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈraɪvl/
Definition
A person or thing that is in a competition with or trying to win against another.
Examples
She has been my closest rival since kindergarten.
The company is a major rival to the established market leader.
He was determined to beat his main rival in the race.
How to Use rival
- rival of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to indicate who someone or something is competing against. — "He was the undisputed rival of the world champion."
- rival to (prepositional phrase)
- Used to indicate who someone or something is competing against. — "The new product is a serious rival to our existing line."
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