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/riˈβal/

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Translation

rival, opponent

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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

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The team faces its great rival on Sunday.

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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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This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 8: rival, espantoso, posesión and 7 more words.