Entry Word: rival

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value <a design that is a rival to any produced by a professional graphic artist> — see equal
2 one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict <the boxerʼs toughest rival thus far> — see opponent 1
3 one who strives for the same thing as another <the four cities that are the top rivals for the site of the next Olympic Games> — see competitor