Rivals: meaning, definitions and examples

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rivals

[ ˈraɪvəlz ]

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sports

A person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity.

Synonyms

adversary, competitor, opponent

Examples of usage

He has many rivals in the tennis world.
The two teams are fierce rivals on the basketball court.

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business

A company offering similar products or services in the same market as another.

Synonyms

competitor, competitor, opponent

Examples of usage

Coca-Cola and Pepsi are long-standing rivals in the beverage industry.
The two tech giants are constantly battling as rivals in the smartphone market.

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general

To be competing with someone in the same field or for the same objective.

Synonyms

compete, contend, vie

Examples of usage

Our company is currently rivaling with the biggest player in the industry.
She is rivaling against her best friend for the lead role in the school play.

Translations

Translations of the word "rivals" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rivais

🇮🇳 प्रतिद्वंद्वी

🇩🇪 Rivalen

🇮🇩 saingan

🇺🇦 суперники

🇵🇱 rywale

🇯🇵 ライバル

🇫🇷 rivaux

🇪🇸 rivales

🇹🇷 rakipler

🇰🇷 라이벌

🇸🇦 منافسون

🇨🇿 rivalové

🇸🇰 rivali

🇨🇳 对手

🇸🇮 tekmeci

🇮🇸 keppinautar

🇰🇿 бәсекелестер

🇬🇪 მეტოქეები

🇦🇿 rəqiblər

🇲🇽 rivales

Word origin

The word 'rivals' originated from the Latin word 'rivalis', which means 'one who uses the same stream as another'. In ancient Rome, a 'rivalis' referred to someone living on the opposite side of the river, sharing the same water source. Over time, the term evolved to denote competitors or adversaries in various fields, such as sports, business, and life in general.