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rivals (noun)

A rival is a person or group competing with others for the same objective, such as winning a competition, achieving success, or gaining control. They are often seen in contexts of sports, business, or politics, where there is a clear desire to outperform opponents.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'River Rivals'. Two people on a river bank fighting over the same fish.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'rivals' for a one-time opponent. → Using 'opponent'.

Saying 'They are rivals with each other'. → Saying 'They are rivals'.

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