CEFR B1

rivals

noun

Meaning

People or groups who compete against each other for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

Examples

The two tech companies are direct rivals in the smartphone market.
She has always been my main rival in academic competitions.

Synonyms: competitors, opponents, contenders, adversaries

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rivals (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪ.vəlz/

Definition

People or groups who compete against each other for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

Examples

The two tech companies are direct rivals in the smartphone market.
She has always been my main rival in academic competitions.
The boxing match featured two legendary rivals who had a long history of animosity.

How to Use rivals

rival of (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate who someone or something is competing against. — "He was the main rival of the current champion."
rivalry between (collocation): The state of being rivals, often used to describe the relationship between two or more people or groups. — "There is a long-standing rivalry between the two universities."

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