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Definition rival in American English

rival noun

[countable] noun
/ˈraɪv(ə)l/
1

a person, team, or business that competes with another

Example

The Dallas Cowboys beat their rivals 20-10.

Example

Our airline is now a serious rival of many of the bigger companies.

Example

We watched a TV debate between the rivals for the Republican presidential nomination.

Example

The company's main rival announced an increase in profits last year.

Example

The two men are arch rivals on the baseball field.

Example

She scored twice as many points as her nearest rival.

Synonyms and related words
a good/bad loser all-comers a sore loser
2

someone or something that is as good as someone or something else

Example

The band has few rivals in the pop music world.

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Definition rival in American English