word
Rival
RY-vuhl
/ˈraɪvʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
rival
Dictionary meaning
The contestant you hope to defeat.
Examples
- The rivals had a great respect for one another.
- We are rivaling for first place in the race.
Synonyms: competition
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