rivalry

CEFRC2

/ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Competition between people or groups trying to achieve the same goal.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Any competition between two or more things or factors.

Examples

  • The quarrel originated in rivalry between the two countries.

  • There was a lot of sibling rivalry between Tom and his brother.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The characteristic of being a rivalrous good, such that it can be consumed or used by only one person at a time.

  2. An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority.

More examples

In context

  • James and Polly have a bitter rivalry due to the latter's inclusion in the Tea Time Teaser.

  • The Boston Bruins have a longstanding rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens.

  • Common goods are those which are rivalrous in consumption but non-excludable

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From rival + -ry.