Meaning of the word rival in English
What does rival mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
rival
US /ˈraɪ.vəl/
UK /ˈraɪ.vəl/
Noun
1.
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority
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He defeated his main rival in the championship.
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The two companies are fierce rivals in the market.
Verb
1.
compete favorably with; be comparable to
Example:
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Few cities can rival London for historical interest.
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His skill in painting could rival that of a master.
Adjective
1.
belonging to a competition in which the participants are rivals
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It was a highly rival match.
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The two teams have a long-standing rival history.
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