rivalry

Meanings

• noun

  A competitive or hostile situation between two people or groups, typically one in which they are determined to outdo each other.

  - "The long-standing rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi."
  - "The sports rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool."
  - "The political rivalry between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump."

• noun

  A contest or comparison between two people or things.

  - "There is a fierce rivalry between the two companies for market share."
  - "The rivalry between the two actors for the lead role was intense."
  - "The rivalry between the two athletes for the gold medal was intense."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rivalry
villainy , valority , variety

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Variants

List of all variants of rivalry that leads to same result
rivalries , rivalry , sibling rivalry

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Etymology

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From Old French rivaler, meaning 'compete' or 'rival'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest-running sports rivalry is between the Harvard Crimson and Yale Bulldogs, which began in 1875.

2. The term 'rival' comes from the Old French word 'rivaler', meaning 'compete' or 'rival'.

3. The most famous literary rivalry was between Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne.

4. The term 'rival' was first used in English in the 14th century.

5. The most intense business rivalry was between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, with each company trying to outdo the other in marketing and product development.

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Related Concepts

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1. Competition: A situation or an instigation involving effort to gain an advantage, typically over a rival.

2. Conflict: A state of disagreement or opposition between people, parties, or nations.

3. Enmity: A feeling of deep-seated hatred or animosity towards someone or something.

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Culture

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Rivalries have been a part of human history for centuries, from sports and politics to business and personal relationships. They can be healthy and motivating, driving individuals and groups to improve and innovate, or they can be destructive and harmful, leading to conflict and division. Rivalries have been explored in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, from Shakespeare's plays to modern-day films and television shows.

How to Memorize "rivalry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two people or teams facing each other, each determined to outdo the other.
   - Visualize a scale tipping back and forth between two sides, representing the balance of power in a rivalry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rivalry' with competition, hostility, and determination.
   - Think of rivalries in sports, politics, business, and personal relationships.

3. mnemonics
   

   - R-I-V-A-L-R-Y: Rivalry Is Very Animated, Lively, and Riveting Yarns

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