nounπShareA 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."Chris is my biggest rival in the 400-metre race."businesssportpersonorganizationtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another."As a social historian, he has no rival."personbusinesssportachievementtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne having a common right or privilege with another; a partner."My brother and I are rivals in the family; we both have equal rights to the inheritance. "persongrouptoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo oppose or compete with."to rival somebody in love"sportbusinessactiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be equal to, or match, or to surpass another."The young athlete rivaled the experienced champion in the marathon, ultimately finishing only a few seconds behind. "achievementbusinesssporttoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strive to equal or excel; to emulate."The young artist is rivaling renowned masters of painting by diligently practicing their techniques. "achievementsportbusinessactiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority."rival lovers; rival claims or pretensions"businessachievementtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading