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common
/riˈβal/
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Translation
rival, opponent
Word origin
From Latin rivalis, originally 'one who uses the same stream as another', from rivus ('stream').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- rivalis
- English cognates
- rival, river
Grammar
Gendercommon
Pluralrivales
Examples
gran .
The team faces its great rival on Sunday.
, .
He always saw her as a rival, never as a friend.
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The two rivals shook hands at the end of the match.
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It is a rival company that sells the same products.
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Who will be his next opponent in the tournament?
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