rivals

Meanings

• noun

  individuals or groups that compete with each other for the same objective or market share

  - "Coca-Cola and Pepsi are rivals in the beverage industry."
  - "Apple and Samsung are rivals in the smartphone market."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rivals
rivulets , rivals , riveting , rivulet

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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comes from Old French 'rival', meaning 'neighbor, companion, equal, rival', from 'rivier' (river)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rival' comes from the Old French word 'rival', meaning 'neighbor'.

2. In literature, the most famous literary rivalry is between Shakespeare's Hamlet and Laertes.

3. In the business world, Apple and Microsoft have been long-time rivals in the technology industry.

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Related Concepts

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1. competition: The process of competing for something, especially when other people or organizations are involved.

2. market share: The percentage of sales in a market that a particular company or brand holds.

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Culture

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Rivals have been a common theme in literature, particularly in the context of romantic relationships and competition between characters. In business, rivals can lead to innovation and improvement as companies strive to outdo each other.

How to Memorize "rivals"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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