rival
rival Lexical Profile
rival Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person, organization, or entity competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity.
"She defeated her main rival in the final round of the chess tournament."
A person or thing that equals another in quality, status, or achievement.
"In terms of architectural grandeur, the historic cathedral has no rival in the region."
• adjective
Competing with another or others for the same object, goal, or market; standing in active opposition or competition.
"The two rival newspapers raced to publish the exclusive interview first."
• verb
To be or seem to be equal or comparable to someone or something in quality, achievement, or extent.
"The small coastal town's culinary scene now rivals that of many major cities."
To compete or contend with another for superiority or the same objective.
"Several technology firms are rivaling each other to develop the most efficient battery."
• Rhymes for rival
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French or directly from Latin 'rivalis' (a competitor in love), originally meaning 'one who uses the same stream as another,' derived from 'rivus' (brook or stream), reflecting disputes over water rights between neighbors.