rivalry
/'raivəlri/ Cách viết khác : (rivalship) /'raivəlʃip/
Definition
Noun: 1. Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field: A state of ongoing competition between two or more parties (individuals, groups, teams, companies, etc.) who are striving to achieve the same goal, gain the same advantage, or prove themselves superior to the others. 2. A relationship characterized by such competition: The dynamic or situation itself where parties are actively engaged in trying to outdo each other.
Usage
- "Rivalry" is a non-count noun used to describe the general state or spirit of competition.
- It can be used with adjectives to describe its intensity (e.g., , , , , ).
- It is often followed by the preposition "between" to specify the competing parties or "for" to specify the object of the competition.
Examples
- General Competition:
- There is a healthy rivalry between the two sales departments.
- The rivalry for the championship title is incredibly intense this season.
- Specific Relationship:
- The historic rivalry between the two universities dates back over a century.
- Sibling rivalry is common in many families.
Advanced Usage
- "To be in rivalry with (someone/something)": To be actively competing against another party.
- The two tech giants have been in rivalry with each other for market dominance for years.
- "A rivalry over (something)": Emphasizes the specific point of contention.
- Their political rivalry over the leadership position divided the party.
Variants and Related Words
- Rival (noun): A person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority.
- He defeated his main rival in the election.
- Rival (verb): To seem or be as good as someone or something else; to compete with.
- Few cities can rival Paris for beauty and culture.
- Rivalrous (adjective): Characterized by rivalry; competitive.
- The market became increasingly rivalrous.
Synonyms
- Competition: The activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
- Contention: Heated disagreement or competition between people.
- Struggle: A forceful effort to get free of restraint or resist attack, or a competitive fight.
- Vying: Competing eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Antonyms
- Cooperation: The process of working together to the same end.
- Collaboration: The action of working with someone to produce or create something.
- Alliance: A union or association formed for mutual benefit.
Idioms and Phrases
- "Friendly rivalry": A competition that remains good-natured and respectful, without hostility.
- The two friends have a friendly rivalry on the tennis court.
- "A rivalry runs deep": Indicates that the competitive feelings are long-standing, intense, and emotionally significant.
- In this town, the football rivalry runs deep.
Noun
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the act of competing as for profit or a prize
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the teams were in fierce contention for first place
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