Intermediate Sports & Games

Rivalry

/ˈraɪvəlri/ noun

Meaning

A situation of competition between two people, teams, or groups over a long time.

हिंदी मेंदो लोगों, टीमों या समूहों के बीच लंबे समय से चल रही प्रतिस्पर्धा की स्थिति।

Example Sentences

“The two clubs have a long-standing rivalry.”

इन दोनों क्लबों के बीच लंबे समय से प्रतिद्वंद्विता चली आ रही है।

“The rivalry adds excitement to the match.”

यह प्रतिद्वंद्विता मैच में रोमांच जोड़ती है।

⚠ Common Mistake

Implies a sustained, ongoing competition — a single one-off contest wouldn't normally be called a "rivalry".

Good to Know

Synonyms
competition
Antonyms
partnership
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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