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rivalry
noun ri·val·ry \ˈrī-vəl-rē\
: a state or situation in which people or groups are competing with each other
plural -ries
Full Definition of RIVALRY
: the act of rivaling : the state of being a rival : competition
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First Known Use of RIVALRY
1598
Related to RIVALRY
- Synonyms
- ball game, battle, combat, competition, conflict, confrontation, contention, dogfight, duel, face-off, grapple, match, contest, strife, struggle, sweepstakes (also sweep-stake), tug-of-war, war, warfare
RIVALRY Defined for Kids
rivalry
noun ri·val·ry \ˈrī-vəl-rē\
plural ri·val·ries
Definition of RIVALRY for Kids
: the state of trying to defeat or be more successful than another : competition
Medical Dictionary
rivalry
noun ri·val·ry \ˈrī-vəl-rē\
plural -ries
Medical Definition of RIVALRY
1
: a competitive or antagonistic state or condition
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