Simple meaning
What does Rivalry mean?
Rivalry means a continuing competition.
Dictionary definition
A rivalry is ongoing competition between people or groups trying to do better than each other.
Example sentences
Rivalry in a sentence
easy
In class, we learned what rivalry means.
medium
The story used rivalry to show how characters handled conflict.
hard
Using rivalry in my writing helped explain social tension and resolution more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Rivalry
competitionRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
contestRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
oppositionRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
supportiveHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
kindHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Rivalry word family
Base word
rivalry
noun
rivalry
Base form.
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What does rivalry mean?
RIVALRY means rivalry means a continuing competition.
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