rival
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noun \ˈrī-vəl\Definition of RIVAL
1
a : one of two or more striving to reach or obtain something that only one can possess b : one striving for competitive advantage
See Examples of RIVAL
- The teams have been longtime rivals.
- The men are romantic rivals for her affection.
Origin of RIVAL
Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin rivalis one using the same stream as another, rival in love, from rivalis of a stream, from rivus stream — more at run
First Known Use: 1577
Related to RIVAL
- Synonyms
- coequal, compeer, coordinate, counterpart, equivalent, fellow, like, match, parallel, peer, equal
- Antonyms
- noncompetitor
2rival
adjectiveDefinition of RIVAL
: having the same pretensions or claims : competing
First Known Use of RIVAL
1590
3rival
verbri·valed or ri·valledri·val·ing or ri·val·ling \ˈrīv-(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of RIVAL
intransitive verb
: to act as a rival : compete
transitive verb
1
: to be in competition with
2
: to strive to equal or excel : emulate
3
: to possess qualities or aptitudes that approach or equal (those of another)
Examples of RIVAL
- The company manufactures paper that rivals the world's best.
- The new museum will rival the largest in the world.
First Known Use of RIVAL
1605
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