rival — a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈraɪvəl/
Example Sentences
- My little brother thinks he's my rival in video games, but I always beat him.
- The two coffee shops are located right across from each other as bitter rivals.
- His pizza-making skills rival those of Italian masters, but he still burns toast.
rival
NOUN[/ˈraɪvəl/]
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin rivalis, originally meaning 'one who shares the same river' or 'one who uses the same stream.' In ancient times, disputes over water rights were common, and the term evolved to mean 'competitor' or 'one in competition for the same resource.'
Breakdown
rivalis from rivus (river, stream) + -alis (suffix forming adjectives). The root rivus refers to a stream or watercourse, while -alis denotes association or relation to that stream.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother thinks he's my rival in video games, but I always beat him.”
“The two coffee shops are located right across from each other as bitter rivals.”
“His pizza-making skills rival those of Italian masters, but he still burns toast.”
“The rival schools have competed in sports for over fifty years.”
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