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rivalrous

/ˈɹaɪv(ə)lɹəs/ /ɹaɪvl̩ɹəs/

Meanings
adjective
Having a relationship of rivalry.

Examples :

"The two siblings had a rivalrous relationship, constantly competing for their parents' attention. "
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rivalry noun

/ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/

An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority.

"The rivalry between the two high school soccer teams made every game intense. "

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siblings noun

/ˈsɪblɪŋz/

A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

"None of my siblings are married yet."

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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their pronoun

/ðeər/

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

"They brought their books with them."

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person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

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competing verb

/kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/

To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend

"The students are competing for the highest grade in the class. "

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parents noun

/ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpæɹənts/

One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.

"Many students invite their parents to school events. "

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which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

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consumed verb

/kənˈsjuːmd/ /kənˈsuːmd/

To use up.

"The power plant consumes 30 tons of coal per hour."

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relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "