Rivaling: meaning, definitions and examples
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rivaling
[ ˈraɪvəlɪŋ ]
competition
Competing with someone or something in an attempt to equal or surpass them.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The two athletes were rivaling each other for the first place in the race.
- The companies are rivaling for the top spot in the market.
comparison
Being comparable to someone or something in a particular aspect.
Synonyms
comparable, equivalent, matching
Examples of usage
- Her beauty is rivaling that of a movie star.
- His skills are rivaling those of a professional musician.
opponent
A person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity.
Synonyms
challenger, competitor, opponent
Examples of usage
- He was considered her main rival in the competition.
- The team saw them as their biggest rivaling force in the league.
Translations
Translations of the word "rivaling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rivalizando
🇮🇳 प्रतिद्वंद्विता करना
🇩🇪 rivalisierend
🇮🇩 bersaing
🇺🇦 змагаючись
🇵🇱 rywalizujący
🇯🇵 競争する
🇫🇷 rivalisant
🇪🇸 rivalizando
🇹🇷 rekabet eden
🇰🇷 경쟁하는
🇸🇦 يتنافس
🇨🇿 soupeřící
🇸🇰 súperiaci
🇨🇳 竞争的
🇸🇮 rivalen
🇮🇸 keppast við
🇰🇿 бәсекелес
🇬🇪 მეტოქეობა
🇦🇿 rəqabət edən
🇲🇽 rivalizando
Word origin
The word 'rivaling' originates from the verb 'rival' which comes from the Latin 'rivalis', meaning 'a person using the same stream as another'. In ancient Rome, rivalis referred to someone who lived near or used the same stream as another. Over time, the term evolved to denote someone who competes with another for the same objective. The concept of rivalry has been a part of human competition and comparison throughout history, often leading to advancements and improvements in various fields.
See also: rival, rivalrous, rivalrously, rivalry, rivals, unrivaled.