What does RIVAL mean?

Rival

Part of Speech: Noun, verb, adjective

Definitions:

• Noun: A person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity.
• Verb: Compete for superiority with; be or seem to be equal or comparable to.
• Adjective: Having the same or nearly the same qualities as another person or thing.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈraɪv(ə)l/
• UK: /ˈrʌɪv(ə)l/

Origin and Usage:

The word "rival" comes from the Latin word "rivalis" which means "a person using the same stream as another". It was first used as a noun in the 1570s and as a verb in the 1590s. The adjective form was first used in the 1630s.

Synonyms:

• Competitor
• Opponent
• Contender
• Adversary
• Antagonist

Related Words:

• Alive
• River
• Virgo
• Value
• Evils

Example Sentences:

• The two companies are rivals in the same market.
• She was determined to rival her sisters success.
• The new restaurant is a rival to the established ones in the area.