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The past tense form of 'rivel' is rivaled. Example: He rivaled his opponent in the race. (He rivaled his opponent in the race.)
Definition of “rivel”
- to be equal to or comparable with something
- to match or surpass someone or something in quality or performance
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | rivaled |
| Past Continuous | rivaling |
| Past Perfect | rivaled |
Example
He rivaled his opponent in the race.
Example
The team rivaled their rivals in the championship.
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At that time, she was rivaling her classmates in academic achievements.
Example
They were rivaling each other for the top position.
Example
By the time he retired, he had rivaled the best players in the sport.
Example
She had rivaled her predecessors in terms of success.
