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rivals

SayRY-vuhlz/ˈɹaɪvəlz/

2 meanings of rivals

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of rival. Use this form when talking about more than one rival.

    The two teams have been rivals for many years.

    Her closest rivals all dropped out of the race.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Third-person singular present of rival. Use this form after he, she, or it.

    Her singing rivals that of a trained professional.

    This small bakery rivals the best shops in town.

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rivals is a form of rival

rival, noun: A person, team, or company that wants the same thing you do and tries to win it. Full entry

Forms
rivalrivals plural
Spelling
rival → rivals: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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