Rival: meaning, definitions and examples
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rival
[ หraษชvษl ]
in competition
A person, group, or organization competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.
Synonyms
adversary, competitor, opponent
Examples of usage
- He has always seen her as his main rival in the industry.
- The two companies are fierce rivals in the market.
- The football teams have been rivals for decades.
competing
To compete with someone or something in order to achieve a goal or win something.
Synonyms
challenge, compete with
Examples of usage
- She will rival her sister in the upcoming competition.
- The two musicians are set to rival each other in the talent show.
Translations
Translations of the word "rival" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rival
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฆเฅเคตเคเคฆเฅเคตเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Rivale
๐ฎ๐ฉ rival
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฟะตัะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ rywal
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใคใใซ
๐ซ๐ท rival
๐ช๐ธ rival
๐น๐ท rakip
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ผ์ด๋ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุงูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ rival
๐ธ๐ฐ rival
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏนๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ tekmec
๐ฎ๐ธ keppinautur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำัะตะบะตะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแแแแฆแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษqib
๐ฒ๐ฝ rival
Word origin
The word 'rival' originated from the Latin word 'rivalis', which was used to describe those who shared the same stream for irrigation. Over time, it evolved to refer to individuals or groups who compete for the same goal or superiority. The concept of rivalry has been prevalent throughout history, from ancient sports competitions to modern-day business rivalries.
See also: rivaling, rivalrous, rivalrously, rivalry, rivals, unrivaled.