noun🔗ShareA 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."businesssportgamepersonorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomeone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another."As a social historian, he has no rival."businesssportachievementpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne having a common right or privilege with another; a partner."The three rivals in the family business each inherited an equal share of the company. "persongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo oppose or compete with."to rival somebody in love"businesssportwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be equal to, or match, or to surpass another."The student diligently studied, determined to rival her classmate's excellent grades. "achievementbusinesssportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo strive to equal or excel; to emulate."The young artist rivals her teacher in her skillful use of color. "sportbusinesswargameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading