rival

Meanings

• noun

  a person or thing that competes with another for superiority, power, or acceptance

• noun

  a competitor or opponent

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹaɪvəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rival
rival , naval , caval , paval , labial , tabular , radial , avail , veil , trail , mail , ale , hail , jail , pale , sale , tail , wail , fail , grail , mail , sail , trail

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Variants

List of all variants of rival that leads to same result
rival , rivals , rivaled , rivaling , rivalled , rivalling , mortal foe , mortal foe/rival , mortal rival

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Forms

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rivals, rival's, rivaling, rivalled, rivalship

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Etymology

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Old French rivaal, from rivier 'river'; a rival was originally someone who lived on the other side of a river

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Trivia

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1. The word 'rival' comes from the Old French word 'rivaal', which means 'neighbor' or 'inhabitant of another village'.

2. In some sports, a rival is a team or player that is consistently competitive and challenging to beat.

3. In the Harry Potter series, Severus Snape and Albus Dumbledore are often portrayed as rivals for the affections of Lily Evans.

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Related Concepts

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1. competition: A situation in which people, organizations, or products compete against each other for superiority or advantage

2. opponent: A person who is against or opposes someone or something

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Culture

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In literature and art, the concept of a rival is often used to explore themes of competition, jealousy, and ambition. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', the two title characters are rivals for each other's love. In music, the concept of a rival can be found in songs about competition and jealousy, such as 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston and 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion.

How to Memorize "rival"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or thing that you are competing against. Imagine the situation in which you are competing and the feelings of competition and determination that come with it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rival' with the idea of competition and opposition. Think of a time when you had a rival and remember the feelings and experiences associated with that situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'RIVAL' to remember the meaning of the word: Rival - a person or thing that competes; I - in opposition; V - versus; A - against; L - another

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