noun#4,653 by frequency
rival
/ˈɹaɪvəl/
A competitor with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor; Someone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another
- plural
- rivals
Meanings
- 1
A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor
He always takes advantage of the mistakes made by his rivals.
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Tom and Mary are rivals.
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- 2
Someone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another
- 3
One having a common right or privilege with another; a partnerrare