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The story used rival in an important scene.
What does Rival mean?
A rival is a competitor.
Dictionary definition
A person, team, or group competing with another.
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Rival in a sentence
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In class, we discussed how rival changed the character's choices.
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The passage shows how rival can shape the conflict and outcome of an adventure.
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What does rival mean?
Rival means a competitor.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to rival?
Competitor is close to rival in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The story used ____ in an important scene.
Rival best completes the sentence.
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Rival
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ry · vul · strongest beat: ry
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WordRival.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningRival means A rival is a competitor.
ExampleExample: The story used rival in an important scene.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ry · vul
- Strongest beat
- ry
- Ending
- vul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ry.
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Synonyms
Words like Rival
competitorUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
opponentUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
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A rival is a competitor.
Common mix-up
Rival is not the same as teammate. Rival means a rival is a competitor.
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Read this model sentence: In class, we discussed how rival changed the character's choices. Clue words: class, discussed, how. Underline clue words that show why rival fits instead of teammate. Now write one new sentence that shows rival without using the word rival. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show rival?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In class, we discussed how rival changed the character's choices." Why does rival fit better than teammate?
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