English / word
rival
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; or to be comparable or equal to; a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
a person or thing competing with another for the same goal or superiority in the same field
In context
01
Our local team beat its main rival.
02
The company lost customers to a new rival.
Synonyms
competitor,opponent,adversary
Antonyms
ally,partner,friend
Collocations
fierce rival,main rival,arch rival
Verb forms
Past: rivaled · Past participle: rivaled · -ing: rivaling