Rival: meaning, definitions and examples

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rival

 

[ หˆraษชvษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rival

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฆเฅเคตเค‚เคฆเฅเคตเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rivale

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rival

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฟะตั€ะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rywal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚คใƒใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rival

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rival

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rakip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ์ด๋ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงูุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rival

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rival

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏนๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tekmec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ keppinautur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำ™ัะตะบะตะปะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™qib

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rival

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,236 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.