rival

noun
UK: /ˈraɪvl/
US: /ˈraɪvl/

  1. A person, team, or company that competes with another.

    1. She is my rival in the race, I must beat her.
    2. The two companies are fierce rivals in the smartphone market, battling for customers.

  2. Someone you are competing against for something.

    1. He is a rival for the main role in the play.
    2. She views her classmate as a rival for the scholarship, increasing her study efforts.

Synonyms

opponent competitor contender
rival verb

  1. To compete with someone or something.

    1. I will rival him in the competition.
    2. The athlete aimed to rival the world record holder in the upcoming race event.

  2. To be as good or almost as good as someone or something else.

    1. This cake does not rival my mother's.
    2. The beauty of the sunset rivals that of any painting, captivating everyone present.
rival adjective

  1. Competing with someone or something.

    1. They have a rival team in the league.
    2. The two companies launched rival products, intensifying competition in the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rival" in English means: A person, team, or company that competes with another., Someone you are competing against for something..

The phonetic transcription of "rival" is /ˈraɪvl/ in British English and /ˈraɪvl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rival": opponent, competitor, contender.

Example usage of "rival": "She is my rival in the race, I must beat her.". More examples on the page.