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/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.

.

The two rivals shook hands at the end of the match.

.

It is a rival company that sells the same products.

¿ ?

Who will be his next opponent in the tournament?

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This word is part of lesson 56.