rivaling

Meanings

• verb

  Competing or contesting with another; challenging the superiority, authority, or validity of someone or something.

• verb

  Engaging in a contest or rivalry, especially a sporting one.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rivaling
rival , hival , rivalry , jival

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Variants

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

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Forms

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rivals, rivalled, rivaling, rivals'

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Etymology

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From Old French rivaler, meaning 'to be equal, to be on a level with'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rival' comes from the Old French word 'rivaler', meaning 'to be equal' or 'to be on a level with'.

2. In literature, some famous literary rivalries include those between Shakespeare and Marlowe, and between Hemingway and Fitzgerald.

3. In sports, some famous athletic rivalries include those between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, and between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

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Related Concepts

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1. competition: A situation in which individuals, teams, or organizations seek to outperform each other to achieve a goal.

2. contest: A competition or challenge to determine a winner, often with a prize.

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Culture

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The concept of 'rivaling' has been present in various forms of literature, art, and sports. In literature, characters often engage in rivalries for power, love, or prestige. In art, artists may compete against each other to create the best work. In sports, athletes strive to outperform their rivals and achieve victory.

How to Memorize "rivaling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two people or teams facing each other, each trying to outdo the other in a specific area or activity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rivaling' with the idea of competition or challenge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Rivals: Reaching In Victory And Losing Still' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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