rivalry
intermediateB2/ˈraɪ.vəl.ri/ · ri-val-ry
the condition of being rivals; competition.
Meanings
the condition of being rivals; competition.
حریفوں کی حالت؛ مقابلہ۔
مقابلہ
muqābala
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- intense rivalry
- rivalry between rivals
- friendly rivalry
Example Sentences
The rivalry between the two teams fueled their competitive spirit.
دونوں ٹیموں کے درمیان مقابلے نے ان کے حوصلے کو بڑھا دیا۔
Donon teamon ke darmiyan muqāla ne un ke hosle ko barha diya.
The rivalry in the business world can lead to innovation.
کاروباری دنیا میں رقابت جدت کی راہ ہموار کر سکتی ہے۔
Karobari duniya mein riqābat jadit ki rah hamwar kar sakti hai.
Sibling rivalry is a common theme in many families.
بھائی بہنوں کے درمیان حریفانہ رویہ بہت سی families میں عام ہے۔
Bhai behnoun ke darmiyan harīfāna rawaiya bohat si families mein aam hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'rival' as 'rivalry' with 'rye' added, reminding you of a 'battle' over resources.
Imagine two teams competing fiercely for a trophy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وہ جو بازی ہیں سب، پہلو میں رقیب ہوں۔
Woh jo bāzi hain sab, pehlo mein raqīb hoon.
In the game, I am a rival beside you.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مُراد برآرم دا استخراچ کرم آوے۔
Murād barāram dā isṭaḳrāch karam āve.
The goal will be achieved as long as there is competition.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "rivalité" — competition, contest
First known use: 14th century
The term 'rivalry' evolved from the Old French 'rivalité', which traces back to Latin 'rivalis', meaning 'one striving for the same thing'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.