rivalry
word
Definition
Rivalry is a situation where two or more people, groups, or organizations compete against each other to achieve something or be the best.
Usage & Nuances
'Rivalry' is usually used for ongoing competition, not a one-time event. Common collocations: 'friendly rivalry', 'bitter rivalry', 'long-standing rivalry'. It most often refers to sports, business, or personal relationships.
Spanish: rivalidadPortuguese (BR): rivalidadePortuguese (PT): rivalidadeChinese (Simplified): 竞争Chinese (Traditional): 競爭Hindi: प्रतिद्वंद्विताArabic: منافسةBengali: প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতা - প্রতিযোগিতাRussian: соперничествоJapanese: ライバル関係 - 競争Vietnamese: sự cạnh tranh - sự đối địchKorean: 경쟁 - 라이벌 의식Turkish: rekabetUrdu: رقابتIndonesian: persaingan
Example Sentences
The rivalry between fans makes the match even more exciting.
natural
There's always a bit of rivalry in any big family.
natural
There is a strong rivalry between the two schools.
basic
The brothers had a friendly rivalry growing up.
basic
The companies' rivalry pushes them to improve their products.
basic
Their rivalry goes all the way back to childhood.
natural