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соперник

rival

Meaning of соперник

a person or group that competes with another

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Russian[sɐˈpʲernʲik]
rival
соперник - rival
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соперник with English translation

соперник usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Their rival trained harder before the final.

Их соперник тренировался усерднее перед финалом.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She beat her rival in the last round.

Она победила своего соперника в последнем раунде.

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соперник belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between соперник / противник / конкурент / оппонент

🇷🇺Russian
соперник

rival — a person or group that competes with another

B1Often

Their rival trained harder before the final.

Их соперник тренировался усерднее перед финалом.

С
🇷🇺Russian
соперник

The closest and most general word for someone who competes with another.

B2Very Often

He has a strong rival in the final.

У него есть сильный соперник в финале.

П
🇷🇺Russian
противник

Emphasizes the opposing side in a dispute, fight, or confrontation; not always a competitor.

B2Often

In sports, he turned out to be a strong opponent.

В спорте он оказался сильным противником.

К
🇷🇺Russian
конкурент

More often used in business, markets, and practical competition for clients, resources, or position.

B2Very Often

The company is looking for a way to beat its main competitor.

Компания ищет способ обойти главного конкурента.

О
🇷🇺Russian
оппонент

A more bookish word for a participant in a debate, argument, or political contest.

B2Often

The opponent did not agree with his arguments.

Оппонент не согласился с его аргументами.

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How to pronounce соперник and what this word means

соперник translation: rival. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce соперник

[sɐˈpʲernʲik]

соперник translation

rival

соперник examples

Their rival trained harder before the final.

соперник transcription

[sɐˈpʲernʲik]

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соперник meaning: what does it mean?

человек или группа, которые соревнуются с другими

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соперник is pronounced as [sɐˈpʲernʲik]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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Their rival trained harder before the final. Translation: Их соперник тренировался усерднее перед финалом.

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