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rival

/ˈɹaɪvəl/

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noun

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.

Examples :

"Chris is my biggest rival in the 400-metre race."

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noun

Someone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another.

Examples :

"As a social historian, he has no rival."

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noun

One having a common right or privilege with another; a partner.

Examples :

"My brother and I are rivals in the family; we both have equal rights to the inheritance. "

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verb

To oppose or compete with.

Examples :

"to rival somebody in love"

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verb

To be equal to, or match, or to surpass another.

Examples :

"The young athlete rivaled the experienced champion in the marathon, ultimately finishing only a few seconds behind. "

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verb

To strive to equal or excel; to emulate.

Examples :

"The young artist is rivaling renowned masters of painting by diligently practicing their techniques. "

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adjective

Having the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority.

Examples :

"rival lovers; rival claims or pretensions"

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