Basic

rivalry

/ˈraɪvəlri/

ri · val · ry ˈraɪ · vəl · ri

English Definition

n. competition for the same objective or for superiority

中文释义

竞争，敌对

Significado en Español

rivalidad, competencia

한국어 뜻

경쟁, 대립

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự cạnh tranh, sự đối đầu

Example Sentence

There is a long rivalry between the two schools.

这两所学校之间存在长期的竞争关系。

Synonyms

competition contest feud

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “rivalry”:

A alliance
B feud
C cooperation
D partnership

Show answer

B — feud. “rivalry” means n. competition for the same objective or for superiority

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

There was a friendly ______ between the two schools' soccer teams.

A rivalry
B friendship
C harmony
D peace

Show answer

A — rivalry. “rivalry” means n. competition for the same objective or for superiority

Common questions about “rivalry”

What does “rivalry” mean?

rivalry — n. competition for the same objective or for superiority. In Chinese: 竞争，敌对.

How do you pronounce “rivalry”?

rivalry is pronounced /ˈraɪvəlri/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ri · val · ry.

How do you use “rivalry” in a sentence?

There is a long rivalry between the two schools. (这两所学校之间存在长期的竞争关系。)

What are synonyms for “rivalry”?

competition, contest, feud — all close in meaning to rivalry (n. competition for the same objective or for superiority).

Is “rivalry” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. rivalry appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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rivalry

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