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Another word for rival

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Noun

  1. One that competes

    See also:

    conflict

Verb

  1. To come near, as in quality or amount

    See also:

    same

  2. To strive against (others) for victory

    See also:

    conflict

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Another word for rival

Modifier
  1. Antonyms:
Noun
  1. See also:

    opponent

    contestant

Verb
  1. Antonyms:
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Sentence Examples

  • Thomas' great rival, Duns Scotus, does this to a large extent, at times affirming " two truths."

  • In 898, by the death of his rival (Jan.

  • Let us consider some common phenomena in the light of these rival theories as to the nature of matter.

  • His rival the Cyclops Polyphemus surprised them together, and crushed him to pieces with a rock.

  • When it comes to starting a new business, nothing that previously existed can rival the Internet in terms of both ease of entry and breadth of potential.

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