Contrary and Rival

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Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

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Rival and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rival" instead an adjective "Contrary".

Rival noun - One that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value.

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Contrary and rival are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Rival".

Nearby Words: rivalry, rivaled, rivaling, rivalled

Love Triangle: Chiho is in love with Maou and thinks that Emi is her rival despite all of her strong objections to the contrary.

Source: Light Novel / The Devil Is a Part-Timer!

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