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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRival
/ˈraɪ.vəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or entity competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.
"The two athletes were fierce rivals on the track."
- 1
To compete with someone in a contest or rivalry.
"She hopes to rival her older brother's achievements in academics."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'rival' originates from the Latin 'rivalis', meaning 'one who uses the same stream', derived from 'rivus', meaning 'stream'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting competition over resources.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rival" is said worldwide
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rival
Transliteration: ree-val
"Les deux équipes sont de grands rivaux."
Rivale
Transliteration: ree-vah-leh
"Die beiden Spieler sind Rivalen."
rivale
Transliteration: ree-vah-leh
"I due atleti sono rivali."
rival
Transliteration: ree-val
"Los dos equipos son rivales."
rival
Transliteration: hee-vahl
"Os dois times são rivais."
प्रतिद्वंद्वी
Transliteration: pratidvandvi
"दोनों खिलाड़ी प्रतिद्वंद्वी हैं।"
对手
Transliteration: duìshǒu
"这两名运动员是对手。"
라이벌
Transliteration: raibeol
"두 선수는 라이벌입니다."
ライバル
Transliteration: raibaru
"二人の選手はライバルです。"
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